Is the Lincoln Mkt reliable?

The Lincoln Mkt has 379 NHTSA complaints, or 243.9 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is STEERING. Source: VinItel

What Lincoln Mkt years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2010, 2013, 2014 model years of the Lincoln Mkt — these have significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2010 model year alone has 92 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Lincoln Mkt?

Among Lincoln Mkt model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2017 (2 complaints), 2018 (9 complaints), 2016 (10 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Lincoln Mkt problems?

The most common Lincoln Mkt problems reported to NHTSA are: STEERING (97 complaints, 3.1% crash rate); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (42 complaints, 2.4% crash rate); STRUCTURE:BODY (32 complaints, 3.1% crash rate); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (26 complaints, 3.8% crash rate); ENGINE (24 complaints, 0.0% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Lincoln Mkt?

Used Lincoln Mkt 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: 2017, 2018, 2016. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Lincoln Mkt Reliability

379 NHTSA complaints (2010–2019). Complaint rate: 243.9 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

339.8

Complaints

379

Crash Rate

3.4%

Fire Rate

1.1%

Injuries

Fatalities

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Which Years to Buy & Avoid

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

Bottom line: Avoid the 2013–2014 Lincoln Mkt. The 2016–2019 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: STEERING.

Avoid These Years

2013–2014

~85/yr complaints · 7 crashes

2010

~92/yr complaints · 2 crashes

Average

2011–2012

~30/yr complaints

2015

~27/yr complaints

Better Years

2016–2019

~8/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Lincoln Mkt — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2010 (92)

Common Lincoln Mkt Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
STEERING	97	3.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	42	2.4%
STRUCTURE:BODY	32	3.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	26	3.8%
ENGINE	24	0.0%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	21	0.0%
SUSPENSION	18	11.1%
POWER TRAIN	16	6.2%
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	12	0.0%
BACK OVER PREVENTION	11	0.0%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2010AVOID	—	92	2	1	View →
2011	—	26	0	—	View →
2012	—	33	0	—	View →
2013AVOID	—	90	1	3	View →
2014AVOID	—	79	6	—	View →
2015	—	27	4	—	View →
2016GOOD	—	10	0	—	View →
2017GOOD	—	2	0	—	View →
2018GOOD	—	9	0	—	View →
2019GOOD	—	11	0	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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

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