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2016 Lincoln MKX Body and structure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
3%of 156 total for the year
Median mileage
28,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Lincoln MKX, 3% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,500 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.

“When loading groceries in the trunk of the SUV, I had keys in my pocket and my 8 year old was leaning over in the trunk putting the bags in the back- her feet were under neath the back of the car and the trunk started closing bc I was within range for the handless entry (where you wave your foot under the rear of the car for the trunk to open) the trunk started closing with her leaned into the back of the vehicle... I tried to grap the tailgate to get it to stop and open back up, it didn't!!!! If I had not of acted so quickly and grabbed her, the trunk would have shut on her! …”

NHTSA complaint #11279506, filed 2019-11, 41,000 miles

“On or about august 2017, while driving I noticed exhaust fumes coming into interior of 2016 Lincoln MKX SUV which smelled bad and made eyes water. Took car to dealership for the problem: 1. They found that rear weld seams behind left and right tail lights were cracked and also weld seams below left and right tail lights were cracked. 2. Rubber grommet was missing (hole) behind left tail light, rear air vent on right side behind tail light was not working. 3. Dealer sealed weld seams on both sides, (lt & rt) installed black tape over grommet hole with sealant and replaced right rear vent. 4. …”

NHTSA complaint #11171216, filed 2019-01, 40,000 miles

“Rear doors would not latch after being opened in 24° weather. This situation happened after the car was preheated outdoors and persisted throughout a 60 mile trip. Car had to be parked with the doors held shut using the seat belts to keep them closed. After returning during above freezing temperatures the door worked as it should. Children had to hold doors shut during trip.”

NHTSA complaint #11506754, filed 2023-02

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201813%
201712%
201653%
201426%
201395%
20121012%
2011139%
201055%
200923%
200842%
2007103%

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 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 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 27, 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