Lincoln MKC Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

17
Total Recalls
331
Total Complaints
15
Total Crashes
4
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2017
Worst Year
2018
Best Year
0
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Lincoln MKC — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2019Caution2573EngineFull report →
2018BestCaution33811EngineFull report →
2017WorstAvoid210171EngineFull report →
2016Caution2611EngineFull report →
2015Avoid87441EngineFull report →

5 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Lincoln MKC Problems

Engine
131
Electrical System
34
Unknown Or Other
27
Back Over Prevention
24
Power Train
23
Engine And Engine Cooling
16
Air Bags
7
Steering
7
Structure
7
Wheels
7
Exterior Lighting
5
Fuel/Propulsion System
5

Based on 331 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

MKC Years to Avoid

2017 MKC
101 complaints · 2 recalls · 7 crashes
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2015 MKC
74 complaints · 8 recalls · 4 crashes
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2016 MKC
61 complaints · 2 recalls
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best MKC Years to Buy

Not enough data to identify standout low-problem years.

Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Lincoln MKC Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Lincoln MKC Reliability

What year MKC has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Lincoln MKC had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 101 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2017 report for specific defects.

Is the Lincoln MKC reliable?

The Lincoln MKC has accumulated 331 owner-filed complaints and 17 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2018 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used MKC.

What are the most common MKC problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine (131 reports), Electrical System (34 reports), Unknown Or Other (27 reports), Back Over Prevention (24 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my MKC has an open recall?

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