NHTSA has 111 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Lincoln MKX[1]. The air bags group is named most often, in 54 of them[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints across several parts of this SUV, and these groups come up most.
- Air Bags. 54 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe waiting on a repair for an air bag recall because the dealer had no parts. Some say they felt afraid to drive the car in the meantime. One owner describes an air bag going off on its own while parking.
- Brakes. 24 complaints[5]. Owners describe a parking brake that does not hold the car on a hill, so it rolls. Others describe a brake pedal that sinks toward the floor, and one traced it to the brake booster.
- Seats. 6 complaints[6]. Owners describe front seats that rock back when they accelerate and forward when they brake. Another describes a worn seat track that makes a loud noise in turns.
- Structure. 5 complaints[7]. In the stories we read, a rear tailgate that would not close by itself, and an outside door handle that came off in an owner's hand.
- Speed Control. 5 complaints[8]. This group includes crash reports, so it deserves a look when you shop.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2010 MKX is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (21V158), March 2021. About 2,602,668 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[9]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (21V081), February 2021. About 1,067 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, a crash, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[10]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V001), January 2019. About 782,384 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[11]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V046), January 2018. About 327,796 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Remedy pending
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (16V384), May 2016. About 1,892,343 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. The remedy was not yet available when this record was filed.[13] - Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly (15V712), October 2015. About 110,636 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD/AWD[16] | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4 | 14.0% |
Engine and size
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKX 4DR SUV AWD[17] | 187 in | 75 in | 69 in | 111 in | 4,418 lb |
How 2010 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 298 | 5 |
| 2008 | 253 | 6 |
| 2009 | 66 | 6 |
| 2010 | 111 | 6 |
| 2011 | 149 | 3 |
| 2012 | 84 | 1 |
| 2013 | 163 | 1 |
| 2014 | 35 | 1 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2016 | 156 | 7 |
| 2017 | 52 | 5 |
| 2018 | 31 | 5 |
NHTSA's counts for the MKX show 111 complaints and 6 recalls for 2010[3]. Among the 12 model years listed, 6 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 5 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2015 (19) and the most are for 2007 (298)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2010 MKX?
The 2010 Lincoln MKX has 111 complaints on file[1], and the air bags group is the largest by far[2]. Brakes come next[5]. Owners describe real frustration with waiting for recall parts, so check that any open recall work is done before you buy. The other groups are small[6][7], and these are unverified owner reports and they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold. Use them as a checklist for a test drive and an inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lincoln MKX?
- Owners name the air bags group most often[2], then brakes[5] and seats[6]. The total on file is in[1].
- Does the 2010 Lincoln MKX have recalls?
- Yes. The count is in[3] and each recall is listed in the Recalls section of this page.
- How many air bag complaints does the 2010 Lincoln MKX have?
- The air bags group has 54 complaints[2]. Owners describe long waits for repair parts and one unexpected deployment.
- Is the 2010 Lincoln MKX reliable?
- The record shows 111 owner complaints[1], led by air bags[2] and brakes[5]. See the sections on this page for the full picture.
- How much does the 2010 Lincoln MKX get per gallon?
- See the fuel economy section of this page, which is built from EPA data.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 111 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Lincoln MKX (9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 54 complaints name the air bags component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 73,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Lincoln MKX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for MKX FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 24 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 100,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the speed control component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 21V158, filed March 10, 2021: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 21V081, filed February 16, 2021: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V001, filed January 7, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V046, filed January 11, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V384, filed May 31, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V712, filed October 27, 2015: Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for MKX AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MKX 4DR SUV AWD: length 187 in, width 75 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,418 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov