Lincoln MKX Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 1,418 consumer complaints across the 12 model years of the Lincoln MKX (2007–2018) that have at least 5 complaints. 2007 has the most, with 298. Across all years, the part named most often is air bags (410 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All MKX model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 31 | 17,914 | 5 | 142 | 39 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 52 | 29,713 | 5 | 168 | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 156 | 20,000 | 7 | 221 | 100 · More | Stable |
| 2015 | 19 | 27,500 | 0 | 52 | — | Falling |
| 2014 | 35 | 28,000 | 1 | 50 | 14 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2013 | 164 | 59,000 | 1 | 63 | 49 · Typical | Stable |
| 2012 | 84 | 65,000 | 1 | 56 | 32 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 149 | 81,000 | 3 | 51 | 71 · More | Falling |
| 2010 | 111 | 89,000 | 6 | 34 | 84 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 66 | 86,500 | 6 | 21 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2008 | 253 | 89,000 | 6 | 29 | 80 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 298 | 90,000 | 5 | 127 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Air bags410 28%
- Brakes290 20%
- Electrical system178 12%
- Engine140 9.6%
- Transmission and drivetrain139 9.6%
- Other or unknown131 9.0%
- Fuel system105 7.2%
- Body and structure62 4.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2011: “My backup camera has stopped working and turned black just like other Lincoln models that are being recalled and I believe my car should be included in the recal... Also my transmission leaks fluid just like other Lincoln's that are being recalled for the same issue, I feel like mine should also be included in that recall as well”
NHTSA complaint #11362732, filed 2020-10, 110,235 miles2009: “I have to change the breaks & rotors twice in 2 years. My mechanic says it is the 'break booster'. He stated that their might be a recall. The vehicle is having issues stopping. I am afraid the will go out and cause an accident. The breaks make a released air sound and it is hard to make a complete stop. So I stopped driving it.”
NHTSA complaint #11375844, filed 2020-11, 20 miles2013: “The vehicle was in motion when brake pressure was lost as I was turning right. I have to push the brake all the way into the floor board. This has happened three other times, where the brakes eventually reset themselves to where I gently push down on the brake pedal. At this moment I have to push hard on the brake pedal all the way down to the floor board.”
NHTSA complaint #11269805, filed 2019-10, 139,800 milesOther Lincoln models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology