Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Lincoln MKT
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Lincoln MKT has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 18 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 #25V695000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V951000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V548000 Alternator and Starter Cables may be Loose NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Back Over Prevention 12 complaints
- Structure 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Lincoln MKT has two notable recalls related to the rearview camera and door trim, impacting safety and convenience. Complaints focus largely on back-over prevention, but overall, failures are not rampant, giving it an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rearview camera | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$300 | very common |
| B-Pillar door trim | 30,000–50,000 miles | $100–$250 | common |
| Alternator cables | 50,000–60,000 miles | $200–$450 | occasional |
| Suspension | 60,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | 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.
- Regular oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 20,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Coolant flush every 40,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Replace cabin air filter yearly
- Battery check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rearview camera image issues
- Loose or detached door trim
- Unusual electrical sounds near starter
- Suspension noise and rattling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Lincoln MKT at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.