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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2011 Lincoln MKX Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
8%of 149 total for the year
Median mileage
110,235miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Lincoln MKX, 8% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,235 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

“Have owned this 2011 Lincoln MKX awd approximately one year. During that time I recall about 4 times during this period, when going from a coasting down the hill mode on surface streets, to placing foot gently on gas pedal as leveling out and or starting up a slight incline, a loud, jerking slam has been heard and felt. Enough each time that I thought I had been rammed from behind by another car only to find there was no car behind me. The car would then continue on as if nothing had happened. The most recent time I encountered the slam was the evening of wednedday 4/24/19. …”

NHTSA complaint #11204808, filed 2019-04, 119,000 miles

“My 2011 Lincoln MKX has a blown head gasket. One week prior to this diagnosis, my car was evaluated and diagnosed by the Lincoln dealership because of an engine light being on. There were no symptoms--only the light was on when the car was on. I had the oil changed by the dealership at this time as well. The diagnosis stated that no problem could be found, but that the light may come back on, and I would need to bring it back for (and pay for) another diagnostic check. The next day, the light came back on, still with no symptoms other than the light being on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11112354, filed 2018-07, 111,000 miles

“I was driving about 55 to 60 MPH, just off highway, while my MKX all of sudden lost all power. The vehicle was still moving, however, stepped on the gas pedal, the car was not gaining any speed. I managed to pull over immediately to avoid rear-ended and shut off the engine. After a few minutes, tried to start the vehicle, it sounded nosier than usual but it seems worked fine. The weather condition is nice and shiny. I was on the road for about 1.5 hours, rush hour with about 30 min bumper to bumper. My MKX is a 2011 model with 51000 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10713234, filed 2015-04, 51,000 miles

“Ptu failure on a vehicle that already had service on the same part. Loud grinding, drag, intermittent noise that peaked in the beginning around 35-40mph, eventually grinding at low speed, loud banging noise. Sounds like a fan blade clattering around as it spins. This problem should be covered under recall and is very dangerous. Vehicle is out of warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11353484, filed 2020-09, 160,037 miles

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201813%
201736%
2016128%
2015526%
2014720%
20131610%
20121113%
2011128%
201044%
200935%
20083012%
20073512%

Other parts of the 2011 Lincoln MKX

Electrical system
41 complaints
Brakes
30 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Other or unknown
24 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Lincoln MKX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology