Is the Lincoln Mks reliable?

The Lincoln Mks has 486 NHTSA complaints, or 206.4 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is STEERING. Source: VinItel

What Lincoln Mks years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2013 model year of the Lincoln Mks — it has significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2013 model year alone has 181 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Lincoln Mks?

Among Lincoln Mks model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2016 (5 complaints), 2012 (25 complaints), 2015 (28 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Lincoln Mks problems?

The most common Lincoln Mks problems reported to NHTSA are: STEERING (113 complaints, 2.7% crash rate); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (52 complaints, 3.8% crash rate); ENGINE (47 complaints, 2.1% crash rate); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (26 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (24 complaints, 0.0% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Lincoln Mks?

Used Lincoln Mks buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2016, 2012, 2015. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Lincoln Mks Reliability

486 NHTSA complaints (2009–2016). Complaint rate: 206.4 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

1886.6

Complaints

486

Crash Rate

6.0%

Fire Rate

2.1%

Injuries

Fatalities

Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2013 Lincoln Mks. The 2015–2016 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: STEERING.

Avoid These Years

2013

~181/yr complaints · 6 crashes

Average

2009–2011

~63/yr complaints

2014

~58/yr complaints

Better Years

2015–2016

~17/yr complaints

2012

~25/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Lincoln Mks — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2013 (181)

Common Lincoln Mks Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
STEERING	113	2.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	52	3.8%
ENGINE	47	2.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	26	0.0%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	24	0.0%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	23	34.8%
POWER TRAIN	23	0.0%
SERVICE BRAKES	21	14.3%
AIR BAGS	20	30.0%
STRUCTURE:BODY	11	18.2%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2009	—	70	5	1	View →
2010	—	64	12	—	View →
2011	—	55	3	1	View →
2012GOOD	—	25	2	—	View →
2013AVOID	—	181	6	6	View →
2014	—	58	1	—	View →
2015GOOD	—	28	0	2	View →
2016GOOD	—	5	0	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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See also: Lincoln Mksaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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