Lincoln MKX 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.

28
Total Recalls
854
Total Complaints
39
Total Crashes
19
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths
2007
Worst Year
2015
Best Year
0
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Lincoln MKX — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2018Good21821Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2017Good333Electrical SystemFull report →
2016Avoid510473Service BrakesFull report →
2015BestExcellent102Power TrainFull report →
2014Good211Service BrakesFull report →
2013Avoid109621Service BrakesFull report →
2012Good4813Service BrakesFull report →
2011Avoid21115Electrical SystemFull report →
2010Caution55884Air BagsFull report →
2009Good541Air BagsFull report →
2008Avoid313923Air BagsFull report →
2007WorstAvoid316253Air BagsFull report →

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

Most Common Lincoln MKX Problems

Air Bags
218
Service Brakes
107
Electrical System
93
Power Train
70
Engine
56
Unknown Or Other
51
Fuel/Propulsion System
30
Service Brakes / Hydraulic
29
Structure
29
Vehicle Speed Control
25
Wheels
19
Steering
16

Based on 854 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

MKX Years to Avoid

2007 MKX
162 complaints · 3 recalls · 5 crashes
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2008 MKX
139 complaints · 3 recalls · 2 crashes
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2016 MKX
104 complaints · 5 recalls · 7 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best MKX Years to Buy

2015 MKX
10 complaints · 0 recalls
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2018 MKX
18 complaints · 2 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Lincoln MKX Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Lincoln MKX Reliability

What year MKX has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2007 Lincoln MKX had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 162 complaints and 3 safety recalls. See the full 2007 report for specific defects.

Is the Lincoln MKX reliable?

The Lincoln MKX has accumulated 854 owner-filed complaints and 28 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 1 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2015 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used MKX.

What are the most common MKX problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (218 reports), Service Brakes (107 reports), Electrical System (93 reports), Power Train (70 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

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

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