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2012 Lincoln MKX Electrical system Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
20%of 84 total for the year
Median mileage
89,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Lincoln MKX, 20% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles.

Example complaints

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

“The rear passenger door latch mechanism closed without the door actually being closed. This caused a false positive condition for the door ajar warning system. I thought that the door was secure, however the door was in fact not latched to the vehicle. My eight year old daughter was sitting in the seat. Were it not for the perception of my wife who suspected that the door was insecure I would have been driving with a door that would open while the car was moving. …”

NHTSA complaint #10435629, filed 2011-11, 1,100 miles

“While in motion it states that the sensors for collision are blocked. While running but parked the electrical/ electronics that run the entertainment system and touch screen are off and will not turn on. The back hatch buttons do not open or close the rear door properly. The sun roof does not fully open whether parked or in motion.”

NHTSA complaint #11373662, filed 2020-11, 144,000 miles

“While driving on the highway, brake pedal goes to the floor board. Replaced rotors brake pads and calipers. A couple of weeks later, pedal goes to floorboard again. Replaced master cylinder, but was told it was probably the ABS booster. Needs to be a recall. This is the 60 th complaint. Also back up camera is upside down.”

NHTSA complaint #11376636, filed 2020-11, 129,000 miles

“Driver door latch electrical component consistently thinks the door is ajar when in fact the door is closed. This sets the vehicle car alarm off when the vehicle is parked 2-4 times a day. Additionally, when driving the vehicle at night, all of the interior lights remain on as it thinks the door is open, causing night time driving very difficult. This is obviously a flaw in the design since the switch is built into the door latch.”

NHTSA complaint #11174668, filed 2019-02, 90,000 miles

“When shifting into park there is a warning that appears on the dash as shift to park . The p indicator light will not illuminate and does not engage safety features associated with placing the vehicle in park . This also causes the display to stay on and drains the battery if not corrected. This is a known issue addressed on TSB 15-0047 but should be a safety recall as it could lead to a stranded motorist.”

NHTSA complaint #11045669, filed 2017-11, 89,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018516%
20171325%
20162717%
2015526%
2014514%
20133018%
20121720%
20114128%
201033%
2009711%
2008114%
2007145%

Other parts of the 2012 Lincoln MKX

Brakes
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Lincoln MKX

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.

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