Lincoln MKX years to avoid
More than twice the MKX's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Lincoln MKX years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Lincoln MKX complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lincoln MKX problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags410
- Brakes290
- Electrical178
- Engine153
- Transmission139
- Fuel system105
- Body62
- Acceleration49
- Driver assistance45
- Lights31
- Visibility30
- Steering26
Most reported problems on the Lincoln MKX
Lincoln MKX problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 87 | 31 | Brakes | 19,827 | 5 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 84 | 52 | Brakes | 30,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 58 | 156 | Brakes | 20,000 | 7 | 6 | |
| 2015 | 93 | 19 | Engine | 28,000 | 0 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 90 | 35 | Brakes | 28,000 | 1 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 60 | 164 | Brakes | 59,000 | 1 | 7 | |
| 2012 | 80 | 84 | Brakes | 65,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 63 | 149 | Electrical | 82,000 | 3 | 6 | |
| 2010 | 68 | 111 | Airbags | 89,000 | 6 | 9 | |
| 2009 | 80 | 66 | Airbags | 87,000 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 41 | 253 | Airbags | 89,000 | 6 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 34 | 298 | Airbags | 90,000 | 5 | 14 | Avoid |
Recalls 23
Questions about the Lincoln MKX
What years of the Lincoln MKX should you avoid?
2007 and 2008. Each has more than twice the Lincoln MKX's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 298, mostly about airbags and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Lincoln MKX?
2015, 2018 and 2014 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (19, 31 and 35).
What is the most common problem with the Lincoln MKX?
Airbags, with 410 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (290) and electrical (178).
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKX have?
23 recalls between 2007 and 2018. The 2016 model year has the most, with 7.
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