VehicleVerdict

Lincoln MKT years to avoid

The Lincoln MKT years to avoid are 2010, 2013, 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2017 is the cleanest year on record.

382

Total complaints

14

Recall campaigns

2010–2019

Years covered

3

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Lincoln MKT NHTSA complaints by model year92 complaints2010: 92 complaints2011: 26 complaints2012: 33 complaints2013: 90 complaints2014: 79 complaints2015: 27 complaints2016: 10 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 10 complaints2019: 12 complaints
Lincoln MKT NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

MKT years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2010High complaint rate92
2013High complaint rate90
2014High complaint rate79

Every MKT year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2019124
2018102
201733
2016103
2015276
2014avoid794
2013avoid907
2012331
2011261
2010avoid920

Common questions

What are the worst Lincoln MKT years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the MKT years to avoid are 2010, 2013, 2014. The cleanest year on record is 2017.

What is the best year for the Lincoln MKT?

By complaint volume, 2017 has the cleanest NHTSA record among MKT years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Lincoln MKT have?

Across all model years, the MKT has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 382 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.