2016 Lincoln Mkx reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Lincoln Mkx — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 206
- 97 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 36 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 13 reported crashes · 8 injuries · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,500
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Lincoln median
+26
median 180 across 71 Lincoln records
Vs 2014-2018
-91
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
17%
Service Brakes: 36 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Lincoln Mkx
- SERVICE BRAKES 36
- ENGINE 32
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 21
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 13
7 recalls on record for the 2016 Lincoln Mkx
- NHTSA 25V544000 · 2025 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 20V469000 · 2021 · SERVICE BRAKES A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasi
- NHTSA 19V809000 · 2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CA An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 20V414000 · 2020 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a c
- NHTSA 19V632000 · 2019 · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering ass
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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 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 2016 Lincoln Mkx reliable?
NHTSA has 206 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Lincoln Mkx and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (36 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Lincoln Mkx units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lincoln Mkx?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (36), engine (32), electrical system (26), unknown or other (21). 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 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.