2016 Lincoln MKX Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,938miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Lincoln MKX, 1% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,938 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.
“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact noticed that the sun roof was cracked. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,876. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11072248, filed 2018-02, 13,876 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
- 10162065Jun 18, 2019Some 2016-2018 MKX and 2019 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a wind or whistle noise from the exterior mirror(s) at highway speed. This may be due to the spacing between the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 11% |
| 2014 | 3 | 9% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKX
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 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 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.
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