Is the 2010 Lincoln MKX reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Lincoln MKX is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lincoln MKX?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Lincoln MKX have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

2010 Lincoln MKX

● Typical for this model

2010 Lincoln MKX
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This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 111
Recalls: 7
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2010: 111 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	298
2008	253
2009	66
2010	111
2011	149
2012	84
2013	164
2014	35
2015	19
2016	154
2017	52
2018	31
2019	0
2020	0

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

49% · 54 reports

CRASHINJURY

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My car was t-boned and pushed into oncoming traffic. I was knocked unconscious by air bag deployment and it caused brain injury, damage to my breast.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-15

Takata recall, NHTSA recall No. 16V384, Lincoln recall No. 16S26 11-23-16, I turned steering wheel to begin to park in shopping mall garage. Driver airbag immediately deployed prior to impact which caused me to hit the concrete wall ahead.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-12-27

Also filed under Structure

Service brakes

22% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

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The SUV will make a noise when braking. Also sometimes it will not stop the SUV and I've had to hit a ditch to avoid a car crash

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-17

Brakes are extremely hard to use, takes both feet to stop vehicle, once stopped the engine will stall while brake is touched, must put vehicle in park when stopped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-31

Seats

5% · 6 reports

Vehicle speed control

5% · 5 reports

CRASHINJURY

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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKX. While the vehicle was idling at a red light with the contact depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated forward. The contact struck the preceding vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-18

The Lincoln in question belong to my wife who is the title holder of the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-21

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Lincoln mkz. While stopped and in reverse with the brakes applied, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a concrete wall. The contact sustained injuries to the left arm.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-12

Structure

5% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

CRASHFIREINJURY

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Blind spot from sde mirrors.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-23

Also filed under Visibility

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2016-05-10Fuel system, gasoline15V712000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured September 11, 2008, to July 1, 2010, and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 23, 2008, to July 1, 2010, originally sold in, or currently...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2016.

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2018-02-02Air bags16V384000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

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2018-05-21Air bags18V046000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

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2019-02-13Air bags19V001000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019.

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2021-03-17Air bags21E013000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair.

Remedy: Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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2021-03-17Air bags21V081000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021.

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2021-04-09Air bags21V158000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge.

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 Lincoln MKX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 54 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 24 reports on file for this year.
Seats: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 15V712000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 16V384000 · Air bags
Recall 18V046000 · Air bags
Recall 19V001000 · Air bags
Recall 21E013000 · Air bags
Recall 21V081000 · Air bags
Recall 21V158000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Lincoln MKX reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Lincoln MKX is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lincoln MKX?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Lincoln MKX have?: 7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.

2010 Lincoln MKX

Complaints per year

Known problem areas

Air bags

Service brakes

Seats

Vehicle speed control

Structure

Safety timeline

Buy-smart checklist

Inspect

Verify these recalls were completed

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