Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Lincoln MKX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Lincoln MKX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 164 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 #14V393000 Halfshaft Disengagement/Loss of Drive/Roll Away NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 60 complaints
- Electrical System 30 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
- Structure 9 complaints
Of the 164 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 164 complaints, owners report 2 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Lincoln MKX has an average reliability rating, with one recall and moderate complaint counts. Brakes and electrical systems are notable concerns, seen in higher complaint rates, but the evidence for widespread issues is limited. The recall addresses potential powertrain failures, suggesting a rare but serious concern.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| Power train | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspections yearly
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Battery checkups every year
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual braking noises
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Transmission slipping
- Engine warning lights
- Sudden loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Lincoln MKX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.