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
MKT years to avoid
Every MKT year
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.