MYRModel Year Report

2015 Lincoln MKX

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2015 Lincoln MKX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:27:29.640Z

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln MKX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2007: 298 complaints 2007 2008: 253 complaints 2009: 65 complaints 2009 2010: 111 complaints 2011: 148 complaints 2011 2012: 84 complaints 2013: 162 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2015: 19 complaints 2015 2016: 145 complaints 2017: 52 complaints 2017 2018: 29 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020
2015: 19 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007298
2008253
200965
2010111
2011148
201284
2013162
201434
201519
2016145
201752
201829
20190
20200

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

6 of 19 total reports mention: engine.

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WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE CHANGES FROM AUTOMATIC TO SORTS MODE AND SHOWS SHIFT CHANGING ON DASH, WHICH CAUSES IT TO GO FROM ANY SPEED TO 5MPH INSTANTLY. IT PULLS CAR BACK AND CAUSES SUDDEN SPEED CHANGE AND IS VERY DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181001

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN OIL ODOR EMITTING FROM THE AIR VENTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160331

POWER TRAIN

5 of 19 total reports mention: power train.

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WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE CHANGES FROM AUTOMATIC TO SORTS MODE AND SHOWS SHIFT CHANGING ON DASH, WHICH CAUSES IT TO GO FROM ANY SPEED TO 5MPH INSTANTLY. IT PULLS CAR BACK AND CAUSES SUDDEN SPEED CHANGE AND IS VERY DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150825

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 of 19 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 19 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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Unknown

NHTSA ODI report, 20251006

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE CHANGES FROM AUTOMATIC TO SORTS MODE AND SHOWS SHIFT CHANGING ON DASH, WHICH CAUSES IT TO GO FROM ANY SPEED TO 5MPH INSTANTLY. IT PULLS CAR BACK AND CAUSES SUDDEN SPEED CHANGE AND IS VERY DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181001

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Lincoln MKX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2017 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2008 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Lincoln MKX reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lincoln MKX?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Lincoln MKX have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.