2010 Lincoln MKT problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 92 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.5 times the median MKT year — the 2010 model ranks #1 of 10 MKT years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
Steering leads the complaint categories with 29 reports (32% of the total).
92
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
2
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2010 compare to other MKT years?
What are the most common 2010 Lincoln MKT problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 29 | 32% | new |
| Engine | 12 | 13% | new |
| Transmission | 8 | 9% | new |
| Electrical System | 8 | 9% | new |
| Other | 7 | 8% | new |
| Body & Structure | 6 | 7% | new |
| Fuel System | 5 | 5% | new |
| Visibility & Wipers | 4 | 4% | new |
| Speed Control | 4 | 4% | new |
| Brakes | 3 | 3% | new |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | new |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | new |
| Lighting | 1 | 1% | new |
| Airbags | 1 | 1% | new |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“THE POWER STEERING CUTS OUT WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. ERROR MESSAGE STATES POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE, TYPICALLY DURING A HARD TURN AT LOW SPEED SUCH AS IN OR OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. 15V340000 RECALL IS FOR THE NEXT MODEL YEAR AND THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE STATED THIS VEHICLE CANNOT BE…”
“I HAVE TWO COMPLAINTS ON THIS VEHICLE. 1. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEAR A LOUD EXPLOSION THAT WAS THE MOONROOF,. 2. THE WATER PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND PUT COOLANT INTO MY OIL AND RUINED THE ENGINE. THIS SEEMS TO HAVE HAPPENED WAY TOO MANY TIMES FOR THIS NOT TO BE A RECALL ON BOTH OF THESE. MY CAR…”
“ALTHOUGH THE WARNING WAS DISPLAYED, I WAS NOT AWARE THAT MY CAR ONLY HAD AN ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THIS TYPE OF ISSUE IS ONE THAT CAN TRULY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT SHOULD ONE IS DRIVING WHEN THEIR POWER STEERING GO OUT. THE POWER STEERING ON THIS CAR STOPS MORE THAN JUST YOUR STEERING WHEEL…”
“TURBO HAS GONE OUT BUT THIS MAKES THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAD HAPPENED. I HAVE INVESTIGATED THIS PROBLEM WITH OTHERS AND HAVE FOUND THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TURBOS! I NOTICE IT SMOKES EXCESSIVE AND WAS TOLD ITS A FIRE HAZARD AND NOT TO DRIVE ON HIGHWAY. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE…”
“I HAVE TWO COMPLAINTS ON THIS VEHICLE. 1. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEAR A LOUD EXPLOSION THAT WAS THE MOONROOF,. 2. THE WATER PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND PUT COOLANT INTO MY OIL AND RUINED THE ENGINE. THIS SEEMS TO HAVE HAPPENED WAY TOO MANY TIMES FOR THIS NOT TO BE A RECALL ON BOTH OF THESE. MY CAR…”
2010 Lincoln MKT — common questions
Is the 2010 Lincoln MKT reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 92 complaints put the 2010 model at #1 of 10 MKT years. It is one of the MKT years to avoid.
What are the most common 2010 MKT problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (29 complaints), engine (12 complaints), electrical system (8 complaints).
Does the 2010 Lincoln MKT have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2010 Lincoln MKT.
Which Lincoln MKT years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the MKT years to avoid are 2010, 2013, 2014. The cleanest record among MKT years belongs to 2017.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.