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.
1,762
Total complaints
24
Recall campaigns
2007–2020
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
MKX years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 350 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 303 | |
| 2016 | High complaints + open investigation | 216 | |
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 205 | |
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 193 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 68 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 28 |
Every MKX year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 39 | 5 | |
| 2017avoid | 68 | 5 | |
| 2016avoid | 216 | 7 | |
| 2015avoid | 28 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 50 | 1 | |
| 2013avoid | 205 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 108 | 1 | |
| 2011avoid | 193 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 125 | 7 | |
| 2009 | 77 | 7 | |
| 2008avoid | 303 | 7 | |
| 2007avoid | 350 | 6 |
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 1,762 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.