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2018 Lincoln MKX Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
10%of 31 total for the year
Median mileage
800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Lincoln MKX, 10% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 800 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.

“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 service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018310%
201712%
201664%
201342%
201222%
201175%
201033%
200912%
200821%
200710%

Other parts of the 2018 Lincoln MKX

Brakes
8 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Lincoln MKX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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