Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Lincoln MKX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Lincoln MKX has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 156 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V544000 Rear Brake Hose May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V469000 Front Brake Hoses Could Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V414000 Damaged Wiring May Cause Air Bag Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V809000 Battery Cable May Chafe and Cause Electrical Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V632000 Steering Gear Motor May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V123000 Frontal Air Bag may not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V343000 Child Seat Tether Anchor Blocked/FMVSS225 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 39 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Electrical System 27 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 12 complaints
Of the 156 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 156 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,500–$13,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Lincoln MKX has numerous recalls impacting critical systems like brakes and electrical components. Multiple owner complaints highlight issues with the brakes, engine, and electrical systems, indicating potential reliability challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$550 | common |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| fuel system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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 rotations
- Brake inspections and fluid replacement
- Battery checks and replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake fluid leaks
- Electrical short circuits
- Unresponsive power steering
- Airbag warning light
- Engine stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Lincoln MKX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.