Lincoln MKX Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,417 owner complaints and 23 safety recalls on file for the Lincoln MKX, across 14 model years (2007–2020). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (298). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
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Lincoln MKX years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical MKX year: 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 MKX: 298 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2008 MKX: 253 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2013 MKX: 163 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2015 MKX: 19 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2018 MKX: 31 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2014 MKX: 35 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lincoln MKX problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 410 | 10 | 14 |
| Service Brakes problems | 229 | 12 | 15 |
| Electrical System problems | 178 | 12 | 4 |
| Engine problems | 140 | 12 | 0 |
| Power Train problems | 139 | 12 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 78 | 9 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 69 | 10 | 0 |
| Structure | 62 | 11 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 10 | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 27 | 5 | 2 |
| Steering | 26 | 10 | 4 |
| Wheels | 25 | 9 | 0 |
| Seats | 23 | 8 | 1 |
| Suspension | 22 | 6 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 20 | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility | 18 | 9 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Tires | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Lincoln MKX problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Lincoln MKX model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 MKX | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 MKX | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 MKX | 31 | 5 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 MKX | 52 | 5 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 MKX | 156 | 7 | 5★ | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2015 MKX | 19 | 0 | 4★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2014 MKX | 35 | 1 | 4★ | Service Brakes | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 MKX | 163 | 1 | 4★ | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2012 MKX | 84 | 1 | 4★ | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 MKX | 149 | 3 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 MKX | 111 | 6 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2009 MKX | 66 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 MKX | 253 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 MKX | 298 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lincoln MKX years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (298), 2008 (253) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical MKX year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lincoln MKX?
Air Bags, with 410 complaints across 10 model years.
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKX have?
23 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.