Is the Lincoln Mkx reliable?

The Lincoln Mkx has 1,723 NHTSA complaints, or 150.0 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is AIR BAGS. Source: VinItel

What Lincoln Mkx years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2007, 2008 model years of the Lincoln Mkx — these have significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2007 model year alone has 350 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Lincoln Mkx?

Among Lincoln Mkx model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2015 (28 complaints), 2018 (36 complaints), 2014 (48 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Lincoln Mkx problems?

The most common Lincoln Mkx problems reported to NHTSA are: AIR BAGS (410 complaints, 3.4% crash rate); SERVICE BRAKES (221 complaints, 6.8% crash rate); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (169 complaints, 1.8% crash rate); ENGINE (137 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); POWER TRAIN (126 complaints, 5.6% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Lincoln Mkx?

Used Lincoln Mkx 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: 2015, 2018, 2014. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Lincoln Mkx Reliability by Year

1,723 NHTSA complaints (2007–2018). Complaint rate: 150.0 per 1,000 vehicles.

Lincoln Mkx reliability varies significantly by model year. Based on 1,723 NHTSA complaints (2007–2018), the most problematic years are 2007, 2008, with high complaint volumes linked to airbag malfunctions. Better choices include 2015, 2018, 2014, which show significantly fewer reported problems.

Why these years are worse

The most common issues driving the complaint spikes:

airbag malfunctions — 410 complaints (3.4% involved a crash)
brake failures — 221 complaints (6.8% involved a crash)
electrical faults — 169 complaints (1.8% involved a crash)
engine problems — 137 complaints (0.0% involved a crash)
transmission issues — 126 complaints (5.6% involved a crash)

Severity Score

230.1

Complaints

1,723

Crash Rate

4.5%

Fire Rate

1.6%

Injuries

Fatalities

Which Years to Buy & Avoid

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

Bottom line: Avoid the 2007–2008 Lincoln Mkx. The 2017–2018 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: AIR BAGS.

Avoid These Years

2007–2008

~327/yr complaints · 27 crashes

2013

~201/yr complaints · 7 crashes

2016

~196/yr complaints · 13 crashes

2011

~189/yr complaints · 9 crashes

Average

2009–2010

~101/yr complaints

2012

~108/yr complaints

Better Years

2017–2018

~49/yr complaints

2014–2015

~38/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Lincoln Mkx — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2007 (350)

Common Lincoln Mkx Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
AIR BAGS	410	3.4%
SERVICE BRAKES	221	6.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	169	1.8%
ENGINE	137	0.0%
POWER TRAIN	126	5.6%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	125	7.2%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	77	0.0%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	48	18.8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	43	0.0%
STRUCTURE:BODY	43	7.0%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2007AVOID	—	350	24	12	View →
2008AVOID	—	303	3	2	View →
2009	—	77	0	—	View →
2010	—	125	12	3	View →
2011AVOID	—	189	9	5	View →
2012	—	108	2	—	View →
2013AVOID	—	201	7	2	View →
2014GOOD	—	48	3	—	View →
2015GOOD	—	28	2	—	View →
2016AVOID	—	196	13	4	View →
2017GOOD	—	62	0	—	View →
2018GOOD	—	36	2	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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

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