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2018 Lincoln MKX Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
16%of 31 total for the year
Median mileage
3,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Lincoln MKX, 16% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,900 miles. 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.

“We had our first incident on aug 2 when my wife was driving. Car stalled at a traffic light and she restarted it . Transmission was in drive and she started to accelete to go ahead. The car itself went into reverse and almost hit the car behind her. She was extremely shaken and refused to drive it again. She called a towtruck to take it to our dealer. The dealer could not find the problem so installed an electrical device to record another incident. It then happended when I was driving, only 2 days after we picked it up from the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11123198, filed 2018-08, 7,000 miles

“July 25, 2018: upon starting car while stationary in a parking spot, dash light and info clusters did not light up. Upon further inspection, driving and brake lights did not work or light up. Turned off car, re-started. All lights worked, then drove to an appointment approximately 5 miles away in suburban traffic. July 28, 2018: while parking the car in motion near our hotel in fredericksburg, va (marriott courtyard downtown) all car lights went out. Finished parking car while lights remained out and then went to dinner. …”

NHTSA complaint #11130185, filed 2018-09, 800 miles

“My vehicle had an electrical recall; I took it in and it gotten worse. The vehicle is making noise, and saying 911 operator is unavailable. The turning signals turn on and off, if I turn one going left, it stays on a while, or I have to shut car off a while to get it to cooperate of it doesn't signal at all. The brake light is on, no airbag light on, has hill assist warning, park aid malfunction light when park aid works, powertrain malfunction light on, pressure monitor on, and I took it to the shop, the mechanic said he couldn't get the correct electrical info to change it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11764786, filed 2026-09

Related recalls

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 2018 Lincoln MKX

Brakes
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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