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2016 Lincoln MKX Steering Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 156 total for the year
Median mileage
30,523miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Lincoln MKX, 4% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,523 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“The rear differential appears to be an issue on these vehicles. 2021-2022 models/vehicles were recalled for having an issue with the rear differential. Fortunately there was not an accident with my vehicle as I was able to determine that it shouldn’t be driven. However, I’m told by the dealership that there are 155 vehicles waiting for the same repair (a rear differential replacement), and that the part to repair it is unavailable. With this information, I can’t Imagine how many vehicles are still on the road with this problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11634018, filed 2025-01

“The power steering went completely out while I was driving down the highway. I believe the problem is related to the power steering control module and the electric assist rack and pinion steering. It was the most dangerous situation I ever encountered. I narrowly missed causing an accident. There are several makes of Ford/Lincoln vehicles that have this problem dating back to 2011. The service advance trac displayed, steering assist fault service required displayed, pre collision assist not available displayed, hill assist not available displayed and a few others. They first appeared on Dec. …”

NHTSA complaint #11502694, filed 2023-01

“While driving, there is an electrical issue that is causing warning alarms to go off for hill-descend control, advance-trac traction control, etc. During this time, there is also a complete loss of power steering and making the vehicle almost impossible to turn. The first incident happened on November 26, 2021 around 7pm were I was able to stop prior to hitting a building. I shut the vehicle off and back on again and the power steering was now working. I was unable to get Lincoln to tow the vehicle because it was too far from the roadside tow drivers service area. …”

NHTSA complaint #11444541, filed 2021-12

“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 maneuver. …”

NHTSA complaint #11767481, filed 2026-09

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201826%
201664%
201515%
201413%
201342%
201143%
201011%
200912%
200831%
200731%

Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKX

Brakes
56 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Lincoln MKX

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.

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