Complaints
64
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2010 Lincoln Mks Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:100,859 mi
#210 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:44,334 mi
Crash-related:4
#37 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:77,250 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Lincoln Mks.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 15 | — | — | 100,859 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 4 | — | 44,334 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 77,250 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | — | 52,186 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | — | 174,500 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,859
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,334
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,250
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,186
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
174,500
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2010 Lincoln Mks — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Lincoln Mks reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2010 Lincoln Mks has 64 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Lincoln Mks?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (15 complaints, avg 100,859 mi); Unintended Acceleration (10 complaints, avg 44,334 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 77,250 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Lincoln Mks?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,438 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Lincoln Mks?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Lincoln Mks include 12 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Lincoln Mks have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2010 Lincoln Mks as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2010 Lincoln Mks?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Mks reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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