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2019 Lincoln Mkc reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Lincoln Mkc — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
127
114 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
ENGINE
79 complaints
Recalls on record
3
see below
Reported harm
3 reported crashes · 2 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#3,603

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Lincoln median

-53

median 180 across 71 Lincoln records

Vs 2017-2021

-153

median 280 complaints in 501 records

Top component share

62%

Engine: 79 complaints

What owners report fails — 2019 Lincoln Mkc

  • ENGINE 79
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION 5
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 3

3 recalls on record for the 2019 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 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.
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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 2019 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 2019 Lincoln Mkc reliable?

NHTSA has 127 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Lincoln Mkc and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (79 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Lincoln Mkc units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lincoln Mkc?

Owners most often report problems with: engine (79), electrical system (12), unknown or other (9), back over prevention (5). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2019 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.

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