2013 Lincoln Mkx reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Lincoln Mkx — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 203
- 79 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 60 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 7 reported crashes · 2 injuries · 1 death · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,535
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Lincoln median
+23
median 180 across 71 Lincoln records
Vs 2011-2015
-92
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
30%
Service Brakes: 60 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Lincoln Mkx
- SERVICE BRAKES 60
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 21
- POWER TRAIN 16
- ENGINE 15
1 recall on record for the 2013 Lincoln Mkx
- NHTSA 14V393000 · 2014 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, incre
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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 2013 Lincoln Mkx 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 2013 Lincoln Mkx reliable?
NHTSA has 203 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Lincoln Mkx and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (60 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Lincoln Mkx units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lincoln Mkx?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (60), electrical system (29), unknown or other (21), power train (16). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Lincoln Mkx?
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.