2014 Lincoln MKX
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 35 complaints
View as data table
| 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.
Service brakes
29% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKX. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway and the contact was exiting, the vehicle started to roll forward down the driveway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-20
Also filed under Power train
Continious soft brake pedal , with failure of brakes a couple of times nearly causing wreck. Auto inspected by Reineke Ford Findlay, Oh. Needs replacement of ABS brake module - hydrolic and electrical. No warning lights ever.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-06
Power train
20% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I parked my vehicle on a slight incline in parking lot, when shortly thereafter, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a gate. I had parked the vehicle, walked to the back of the vehicle and went inside to conduct my business.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-19
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKX. While parked on a flat surface, the vehicle rolled backwards without warning. The failure recurred approximately four times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-18
Engine
20% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Driving at 50 MPH, I lost power steering, then realized engine shut off. Was able to drift over to get off road and stop car. Engine was able to start and run fine after that. I lost all confidence in car, and dealer swapped me another car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-17
Electrical system
14% · 5 reportsVisibility/wiper
6% · 2 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-08-04Power train14V393000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30,...
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Lincoln MKX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V393000 · Power train
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- Is the 2014 Lincoln MKX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Lincoln MKX is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lincoln MKX?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Lincoln MKX have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.