VehicleVerdict

Lincoln MKX years to avoid

The Lincoln MKX years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2016, 2013, 2011, 2017, 2015 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2020 is the cleanest year on record.

1,745

Total complaints

24

Recall campaigns

2007–2020

Years covered

7

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

MKX years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2007High complaint rate350
2008High complaint rate303
2016High complaints + open investigation207
2013High complaint rate203
2011High complaint rate190
2017Open safety investigation68
2015Open safety investigation28

Every MKX year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202001
201901
2018385
2017avoid685
2016avoid2077
2015avoid280
2014481
2013avoid2031
20121081
2011avoid1903
20101257
2009777
2008avoid3037
2007avoid3506

Common questions

What are the worst Lincoln MKX years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the MKX years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2016, 2013, 2011, 2017, 2015. The cleanest year on record is 2020.

What is the best year for the Lincoln MKX?

By complaint volume, 2020 has the cleanest NHTSA record among MKX years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Lincoln MKX have?

Across all model years, the MKX has 24 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,745 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.