Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Lincoln MKX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Lincoln MKX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 35 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 10 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 2 complaints
Of the 35 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 35 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,800–$10,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Lincoln MKX has an average reliability rating. Common issues include service brake complaints and powertrain difficulties, notably with the axle shaft. Engine and electrical complaints suggest potential cost concerns, though they are not excessively frequent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 40,000–80,000 miles | $350–$550 | very common |
| Powertrain | 50,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| Engine | 60,000–110,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 40,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid check annually
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake pedal feel
- Clunking noise from drivetrain
- Intermittent electrical failures
- Overheating engine
- Frequent transmission shifts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Lincoln MKX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.