Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Lincoln MKX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Lincoln MKX has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 298 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V158000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21E013000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V081000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V024000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V384000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V682000 Fuel Tank may Leak Due to Corrosion NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 154 complaints
- Power Train 35 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 32 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 16 complaints
- Service Brakes 16 complaints
Of the 298 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 298 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Lincoln MKX has a below-average reliability due to significant issues with airbags and power train, reflected in high complaint counts and multiple recalls. Airbag failures dominate recall campaigns and complaints, showcasing a critical safety concern. However, other systems such as the engine and fuel system also show vulnerabilities, suggesting potential for expensive repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | Unknown | $1,000–$1,500 | very common |
| Power train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| Fuel system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| Engine | 90,000–130,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | 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 changes
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Transmission slipping
- Fuel smell in cabin
- Engine misfires
- Brake warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Lincoln MKX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.