Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Lincoln MKC
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Lincoln MKC has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 194 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V685000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V378000 Engine Compartment Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 110 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 23 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 21 complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
Of the 194 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 194 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Lincoln MKC has a moderate number of owner complaints and three NHTSA recall campaigns. The engine and electrical systems appear as potential concerns, primarily due to the engine-related complaints. However, given the broad complaint categories and the constraints in data specifics, the overall evidence is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| Rearview camera | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | 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
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake fluid replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Distorted rear camera image
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Cooling system leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Lincoln MKC at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.