2017 Lincoln Mkx Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Lincoln Mkx.

20162018
Complaints
62
per 10K Sold
20.0
US Sales
31,031
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2017 Lincoln Mkx Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:18,143 mi
#211 complaints

Hydraulic Brakes

Avg mileage:49,756 mi
#37 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:29,573 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Lincoln Mkx.

Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,143
Hydraulic Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,756
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
29,573
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Lincoln Mkx

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,088,964 vehicles.

25V544000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~499,129 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.

20V469000Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~488,594 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

20V414000Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust · Airbags · Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
~19,299 affected

Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

19V809000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
~54,411 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit.

17V123000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~27,531 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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2017 Lincoln Mkx — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Lincoln Mkx reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Lincoln Mkx has 62 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Lincoln Mkx?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 18,143 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (11 complaints, avg 49,756 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 29,573 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 2017 Lincoln Mkx?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 32,893 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2017 Lincoln Mkx have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,088,964 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Lincoln Mkx?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lincoln Mkx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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