Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Lincoln MKT
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Lincoln MKT has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V827000 Driver and Passenger Door Trim May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V072000 Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V925000 Oil Leak from Turbocharger NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Lincoln MKT has average reliability with some recalls, especially for door trim and suspension issues. Engine concerns are not common, with minimal owner complaints reported.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear suspension links | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| turbo oil supply tube | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| b-pillar door trim | 20,000–40,000 miles | $50–$150 | rare |
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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Replace engine air filter
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rattling noise from rear
- Oil leak under engine
- Loose door trim
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Lincoln MKT at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.