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Lincoln MKXModel year report

2014 Lincoln MKX Problems

Compared with other Lincoln MKX years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

14/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
35filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
28,000miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Lincoln MKX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2014 Lincoln MKX. The part named most often is brakes, with 10 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine (7) and other or unknown (7). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 59% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 50 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 9 Lincoln MKX model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 14 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Forward collision avoidance (1), Steering (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “I had noticed a week prior to driving to work everyday that my brakes were sometimes going to the floor and sometimes stopping all the way up making the pedal hard to push. I drive 20 miles both directions daily so I am on the highway to work. On a monday morning I exited off the interstate and I had no brakes they went all the way to the floor so I immediately drove it to the nearest brake repair shop just down the street from where I work. I had just had my car at the dealership on friday prior to the happening on monday for a complete service. …”

NHTSA complaint #11256596, filed 2019-09, 93,000 miles

Engine: “Driving at 50 MPH, I lost power steering, then realized engine shut off. Was able to drift over to get off road and stop car. Engine was able to start and run fine after that. I lost all confidence in car, and dealer swapped me another car.”

NHTSA complaint #10658527, filed 2014-11, 720 miles

Other or unknown: “Through a title search that ended up not being my title number at all And forcing me to do even more research I discovered that the vehicle I bought three weeks ago has a report on public record that caused structural damage to my vehicle and I still don’t have a title for this vehicle because Carvana has the title for my vehicle and I’m having problems touching base with them. They seem to be avoiding me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11752604, filed 2026-07

Transmission and drivetrain: “I parked my vehicle on a slight incline in parking lot, when shortly thereafter, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a gate. I had parked the vehicle, walked to the back of the vehicle and went inside to conduct my business. The fact that the roll back did not happen as I parked indicates that the car was properly parked. Being perplexed as to why my parked vehicle suddenly rolled back I then discovered that the ford co. Had a recall on some of their Lincoln MKX 2014's. …”

NHTSA complaint #10689487, filed 2015-02, 1,300 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

59% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,500 and 58,000 miles.

18%0–1024%10–2518%25–5024%50–756%75–10012%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 28,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Lincoln MKX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
MKX · SUV AWD★★★★☆3 / 3554 · 14.0% risk
MKX · SUV FWD★★★★☆3 / 3554 · 15.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2014 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating; 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Lincoln MKX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
MKX AWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172319$3,550
MKX FWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182521$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Lincoln MKX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 50 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 50 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln MKX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20183117,914552039 · TypicalRising
20175229,713552050 · TypicalStable
201615620,0007520100 · MoreStable
20151927,5000420—Falling
20143528,000142114 · FewerRising
201316459,000142149 · TypicalStable
20128465,000142132 · FewerFalling
201114981,0003—2171 · MoreFalling
201011189,0006—2084 · MoreFalling
20096686,5006—1950 · TypicalFalling
200825389,0006—1980 · MoreFalling
200729890,0005—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Lincoln MKX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Lincoln MKX have?

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2014 Lincoln MKX as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Lincoln MKX is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 10 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine with 7.

Has the 2014 Lincoln MKX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2014 Lincoln MKX do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Lincoln MKX 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Lincoln MKX get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Lincoln MKX (MKX FWD, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Lincoln MKX reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,500 and 58,000 miles; 59% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.