2016 Lincoln Mkc reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Lincoln Mkc — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 104
- 87 in the last 5 years
- 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 ratesComplaint 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.
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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. Data as of 2026. 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?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.