Lincoln MKC years to avoid
The Lincoln MKC years to avoid are 2017, 2015, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2018 is the cleanest year on record.
730
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
2015–2019
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
MKC years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 231 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 166 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 107 |
Every MKC year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 140 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 86 | 4 | |
| 2017avoid | 231 | 3 | |
| 2016avoid | 107 | 5 | |
| 2015avoid | 166 | 12 |
Common questions
What are the worst Lincoln MKC years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the MKC years to avoid are 2017, 2015, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2018.
What is the best year for the Lincoln MKC?
By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among MKC years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKC have?
Across all model years, the MKC has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 730 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.