Lincoln

MKX

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · model years 2010 to 2018

Includes MKX AWD and MKX FWD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2014. complaints: 34, below this model's typical 71; recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3.

Worst year: 2010. complaints: 111, about 1.6x this model's typical 71; recalls: 7, about 2.3x this model's typical 3.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Lincoln MKX
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	2Gas	19.5	no data	$3,200	7	111	0	AIR BAGS 43%, SERVICE BRAKES 18%, SEATS 5%
complaints: 111, about 1.6x this model's typical 71 recalls: 7, about 2.3x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 NHTSA advised parking the 2010 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	2Gas	20	305	$3,125	3	147	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, ENGINE 12%
complaints: 147, about 2.1x this model's typical 71 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 35 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	2Gas	20	305	$3,125	1	84	0	SERVICE BRAKES 24%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 84, above this model's typical 71 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 69 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	2Gas	20	305	$3,125	1	161	0	SERVICE BRAKES 30%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%
complaints: 161, about 2.3x this model's typical 71 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 22 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	2Gas	20	305	$3,125	1	34	0	SERVICE BRAKES 21%, ENGINE 15%, POWER TRAIN 15%
complaints: 34, below this model's typical 71 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 84 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	2Gas	19.5	305	$3,200	0	0	1 (1 open)	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 71 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	4Gas	19.5	314	$3,200	7	141	1 (1 open)	SERVICE BRAKES 17%, ENGINE 16%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%
complaints: 141, in line with this model's typical 141 recalls: 7, about 2.3x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 32 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	4Gas	19.5	303	$3,200	5	51	1 (1 open)	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 19%, ENGINE 11%
complaints: 51, below this model's typical 141 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 59 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	4Gas	19.5	303	$3,200	5	29	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 21%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%
complaints: 29, below this model's typical 141 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 68 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 19.5 to 2018: 19.5

Owner complaints2010: 111 to 2018: 29

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Lincoln MKX to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.