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Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Lincoln Mkt
Overall rating NHTSA-grounded
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000
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 | Cost range | 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 |
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 8/22/2026. Cost ranges are conservative estimates that account for typical regional variation.