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2016 Lincoln Mkx
Common Problems

Ranked from 54 federal NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

10 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.

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  1. 1

    Engine Stall During Operation

    12complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine stalls during operation, requiring the vehicle to be restarted.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Electrical System Glitches

    11complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The center cabin experiences glitches, causing the air conditioning and heating systems to turn off and on, and the windows to fail to roll down.

    Related recall: 19V809000

  3. 3

    Loss of Acceleration or Power

    10complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The vehicle loses acceleration or power while driving, often accompanied by a warning light on the dashboard.

  4. 4

    Brake Line Failure

    9complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The front brake lines suddenly rupture, causing a complete loss of braking ability.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Recall Issues with Service Brakes

    8complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Multiple recalls for service brakes have not been addressed in a timely manner, leading to brake failure and potential accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 20V469000, 25V544000

  6. 6

    Exhaust Leaking into Cabin

    7complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Exhaust fumes enter the cabin, causing an odor and potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.

  7. 7

    Steering System Failure

    5complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The power steering control module fails, causing the power steering to completely go out while driving, increasing the risk of accidents.

    Related recall: 19V632000

  8. 8

    Battery Drain Without Warning

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The battery drains without warning, leading to unexpected vehicle shutdown.

    $150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 19V809000

  9. 9

    Flat Tire Issues

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    Lug nuts become swollen and unusable, preventing proper tire removal and replacement.

  10. 10

    Unreliable Recall Repair

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Recall repairs for service brakes are delayed, leaving vehicles unsafe to drive.

Other years & sources

2010 Lincoln MkxAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

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.