Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Lincoln MKC
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Lincoln MKC has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 131 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V011000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V270000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V378000 Engine Compartment Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V331000 Doors May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V472000 Seat and Seat Belt Mounting Bolts may Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V643000 Doors may Unexpectedly Open NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V183000 Engine Block Heater May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V006000 Inadvertent Shut Down (Start/Stop Switch Location) NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V005000 Improper Plating on Fuel Pump may Result in Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V525000 Fuel Delivery Module may Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V484000 Air Bubbles in Windshield/FMVSS 205 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Unknown or Other 18 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 16 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 12 complaints
Of the 131 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 131 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Lincoln MKC has multiple recalls related to engine overheating, door latches, and back-up camera malfunctions. With numerous complaints concerning engine and electrical systems, potential owners should be prepared for above-average repair needs and costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 7,500 miles
- Replace air filter annually
- Brake pad inspection every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Battery warning light
- Check engine light
- Loss of engine power
- Frequent fuel system errors
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Lincoln MKC at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.