MYRModel Year Report

2017 Lincoln MKX

▲ Better than typical
2017 Lincoln MKX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:58.353Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
52
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2017: 52 complaints

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YearComplaints
2007298
2008253
200966
2010111
2011149
201284
2013164
201435
201519
2016154
201752
201831
20190
20200

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

37% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Electrical system

25% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

Engine

13% · 7 reports
Show complaint excerpts

While driving on interstate 271/480 my check engine light started flashing and my car suddenly died putting me in harms way as I tried navigating 3 lanes to get to the berm.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-03

Wheels

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

Show complaint excerpts

I took Automobile in for 4 new tires and the tire shop had to replace 5 Lug Nuts.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-02

Power train

6% · 3 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed to have a tow mode, which would allow the vehicle to tow. While the 39,000 lbs vehicle was towing a 50,000 lbs rv, the vehicle's battery failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-09-20

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2017-06-16Air bags17V123000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.

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    2020-04-28Electrical system19V809000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the battery harness clips and elbow guide, and install a wire channel shield and protective sleeve to the battery cable harness, free of charge.

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    2020-08-12Air bags, electrical system, seats20V414000 Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge.

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    2021-05-13Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic20V469000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    Date not on fileService brakes, hydraulic25V544000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025.

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Buy-smart checklist

2017 Lincoln MKX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 25V544000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 17V123000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V809000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V414000 · Air bags, electrical system, seats
  • Recall 20V469000 · Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
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FAQ

Is the 2017 Lincoln MKX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Lincoln MKX is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lincoln MKX?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Lincoln MKX have?
5 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.