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2007-2020 · 14 model years

Lincoln MKX Problems by year

Owners have filed 1,419 complaints about the Lincoln MKX across 14 model years, and it has 24 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (298), while 2014, 2015 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the brakes.

Most complaints for its age2007298 complaints · 6 recallsSee the 2007
Complaints
1,419
Recalls
24
Crashes
52
Fires
20
Injuries
35
Deaths
1

MKX complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20200100-A
20190100-A
201831520BrakesB
201752500BrakesB
2016157763BrakesF
201519010Engine & coolingA
201435120BrakesA
2013164172BrakesF
201284120BrakesC
2011149364Electrical systemD
2010111791AirbagsD
200966700AirbagsC
2008253732AirbagsF
20072986148AirbagsF

Most common MKX problems

Lincoln MKX recalls 24

Latch

18V612000503 vehicles affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor...

Latest MKX complaints

2016 Lincoln MKXSteering

There is a known safety recall with the make year and model of my vehicle. (Recall :19S26) Lincoln dealer and Lincoln customer relations claim this recall was taken care of and closed out in 2019. I have been loosing power steering while driving occasionally ever since purchasing the vehicle in 2021 and is happening a lot more frequently now which is why I decided to look into having it repaired and was made aware of the recall while doing research. It is clear the recall was not addressed properly the first time...

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and Lincoln Ford is refusing to assist me with the safety concern related to this recall. There has not been an accident yet but I am trying to avoid one from happening but Ford will not address this known safety recall on my vehicle because they claim it was already addressed.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11776964
2013 Lincoln MKXOther & unknown

Back up camera either turns upside down, goes blank and or stripped. You get one of the 3 options.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11773327
2016 Lincoln MKXSteeringTransmission & drivetrain

"AWD Temporarily Disabled" warning notification came on while driving 55 mph in the middle lane of an expressway during late afternoon/early evening hours. The roadway was clear of debris and the weather was sunny. There was no further instruction of what to do from the dashboard. However, after the warning came on, the vehicle started to smell bad and a noise from the rear passenger side could be heard. While slowing down to a stop, the vehicle started to vibrate and steering became tight and difficult to...

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maneuver. Once I read through the manual, it mentioned to let the vehicle cool for 10 minutes before moving again. I waited 5 hours to drive the car again and the same thing occurred. I pulled over and waited 25 minutes and the vehicle would not go into Drive. It would go into Reverse. I had to go into Reverse twice before the vehicle would move into Drive. The "AWD Temporarily Disabled" warning kept coming on continuously until I could pull over again. Each time I slowed down or was coming to a stop, the vehicle would vibrate as if it was wanting to stall and the steering was tight and difficult to maneuver. The safety of myself and others were at risk because I may have lost the ability to steer myself to safety if I had slowed down too much or too soon before reaching a safe place and I could have caused a fatal or severe accident to myself and/or others with multiple cars all going at highway speeds. I have notified the dealer and have a set appointment for the end of this week. There were no warnings, messages or symptoms prior to this occurring while I was driving on the expressway.

Filed Incident Steering · Power train · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11767481
2018 Lincoln MKXSteeringElectrical systemLights

My vehicle had an electrical recall; I took it in and it gotten worse. The vehicle is making noise, and saying 911 operator is unavailable. The turning signals turn on and off, if I turn one going left, it stays on a while, or I have to shut car off a while to get it to cooperate of it doesn't signal at all. The brake light is on, no airbag light on, has hill assist warning, park aid malfunction light when park aid works, powertrain malfunction light on, pressure monitor on, and I took it to the shop, the mechanic...

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said he couldn't get the correct electrical info to change it. Service steering warning comes on and blinks. I was driving two separate occasions and the car put itself in park and it stop abruptly when I slowed down. I tried to download a new version and it will not update. Theirs static in my speakers even after I turn the car off and windshield wipers work when they want to. I have another appointment next week, theirs so many recalls on this car, the rear brake lines and other recalls I'm not sure if it was handled. The dealership said I have no issues with the last report but my car stoppin in traffic, can't put on signals is very dangerous.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11764786
2016 Lincoln MKXBrakes

The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal became inoperable, and the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled away from oncoming traffic to ensure that the vehicle stopped and avoided a crash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a failure of the front caliper and brake hydraulic system, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired multiple times. The contact later received notification of NHTSA...

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Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure via telephone. The approximate failure mileage was 85,446.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 11762870
2016 Lincoln MKXBrakes

The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was increased brake pedal travel while coming to a complete stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 11761576

Questions about the Lincoln MKX

Which Lincoln MKX years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2007 (298), 2008 (253), 2013 (164). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2007 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Lincoln MKX years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2019, 2020, 2015 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other MKX years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Lincoln MKX problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (410), brakes (290), electrical system (178) most often.

How many recalls does the Lincoln MKX have?

NHTSA lists 24 recalls across all Lincoln MKX model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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