2017 Lincoln Mkc
Common Problems
Ranked from 61 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Coolant Intrusion into Engine Causing Misfires
25complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant leaks into engine cylinders, causing misfires and engine failure.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 23V378000, 25V685000
- 2
Engine Misfire Due to Cylinder Issues
25complaintsSafety riskEngineEngine misfires in specific cylinders due to coolant intrusion or other defects.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 23V378000, 25V685000
- 3
Engine coolant intrusion into cylinders leading to engine failure
22complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant enters the combustion chambers causing engine misfires, smoke emission, and potential engine failure.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 23V378000, 25V685000
- 4
Engine Failure Due to Known Defects
13complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine fails due to known manufacturing defects such as coolant intrusion or cylinder block design flaws.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 23V378000, 25V685000
- 5
Rearview Camera System Failure
9complaintsMedium severityElectricalRearview camera intermittently fails to display proper images or becomes inoperable.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V685000
- 6
Engine Block Defect Causing Coolant Leakage
4complaintsHigh severityEngineDefective engine block allows coolant to leak into cylinders, necessitating engine replacement.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 23V378000, 25V685000
- 7
Transmission Failure
4complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission fails or slips, leading to drivability issues.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Battery Issues Resulting in Frequent Failures
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple battery failures within a short period, leading to frequent vehicle start issues.
Related recall: 25V685000
- 9
Electrical System Issues Causing Unintended Acceleration
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalElectrical system failures lead to unintended acceleration and potential loss of control.
Related recall: 25V685000
- 10
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
2complaintsMedium severityEngineStop-start system malfunctions causing engine to stall at idle.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 23V378000, 25V685000
- 11
Severe Tire Swelling Leading to Safety Concerns
2complaintsHigh severityOtherTire lug nuts swell and can cause the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly.
- 12
Steering Assist Malfunction Leading to Loss of Control
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering assist system malfunctions causing the steering to lock up during operation.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.