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2016 Lincoln Mkc reliability record

NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2016 Lincoln Mkc from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.

NHTSA source snapshot · 2026Consumer reports are not verified defects Official source
NHTSA complaints
104
Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
Top problem area
ENGINE
40 complaints
Recalls on record
5
see below
Reported harm
1 reported crash · 1 injury · 11 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.

Complaint rank

#4,062

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Lincoln median

-76

median 180 across 71 Lincoln records

Vs 2014-2018

-193

median 298 complaints in 596 records

Top component share

38%

Engine: 40 complaints

What owners report fails — 2016 Lincoln Mkc

  • ENGINE 40
  • POWER TRAIN 11
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7

5 recalls on record for the 2016 Lincoln Mkc

  • NHTSA 25V572000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle,
  • NHTSA 26V011000 · 2026 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
  • NHTSA 25V685000 · 2025 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
  • NHTSA 23V378000 · 2023 · ENGINE An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
  • NHTSA 16V183000 · 2016 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.
Look up these campaign numbers at NHTSA.gov →

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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Lincoln Mkc units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Lincoln Mkc reliable?

NHTSA has 104 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Lincoln Mkc and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (40 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Lincoln Mkc units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lincoln Mkc?

Owners most often report problems with: engine (40), power train (11), electrical system (10), unknown or other (9). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2016 Lincoln Mkc?

This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2016 Lincoln Mkc. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.

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