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Lincoln MKX

2012–2016 only

255 classified complaints 8 recalls

2012–2016 Lincoln MKX models have 255 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Master cylinder and booster, typically surfacing around 70,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lincoln MKX report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2018

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 69 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 35 complaints

Median onset: 24,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 27 complaints

Median onset: 41,000 miles. 3.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 20 complaints

Median onset: 37,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 10 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 126,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 9 complaints

Median onset: 106,422 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 7 complaints

Median onset: 55,700 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Lincoln MKX report for every year and full specs/safety data.