NHTSA has 35 owner complaints on file for this Lincoln MKX[1]. Brakes lead the list with 10 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints across several parts of the car, and these are the groups we found.
- Brakes. 10 complaints[2]. Owners describe a pedal that sinks toward the floor, brakes that come and go, and repairs that did not hold. One story ends with a parked car that kept rolling when the driver pressed the pedal.
- Engine. 8 complaints[6]. In the stories we read, the engine shuts off while driving, and steering and braking feel heavy or gone for a moment. Some owners say the car started again right away and the dealer found no cause. The median mileage at failure was 16,490[6].
- Power Train. 7 complaints[7]. Owners describe a car that rolls while parked, and a dash warning that claims the gear is out of park even though the lever sits there. The median mileage at failure was 28,000[7].
- Unknown or other. 7 complaints[8]. These reports do not point to one named part.
- Electrical System. 5 complaints[9]. Owners describe a door warning that stays on when the door is closed, and the same not in park message showing up again.
- Visibility. 2 complaints[10].
- Structure. 2 complaints[11].
- Visibility/Wiper. 2 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 MKX is necessarily included.
- Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft (14V393), July 2014. About 83,250 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, reduced braking, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
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
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[16] | 187 in | 76 in | 68 in | 111 in | 4,427 lb |
How 2014 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 35 complaints and 1 recalls for 2014[3]. Among the 12 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 9 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 2014 MKX?
The complaint file for this MKX is small at 35 reports[1]. It is not adjusted for how many were sold, so it shows what owners wrote, not how often it happens. Brakes sit at the top with 10 reports[2], followed by the engine group[6] and the power train group[7]. A few of the stories involve a car that shut off or rolled away, which is worth a careful test drive and a close look at service records. There is also a recall on file[3], so check that it was done before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lincoln MKX?
- Brakes lead the complaint list with 10 reports[2]. The engine group has 8[6] and the power train group has 7[7].
- Has the 2014 Lincoln MKX been recalled?
- There is 1 recall on file[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the details.
- Is the 2014 Lincoln MKX reliable?
- NHTSA has 35 complaints for this year[1]. The counts are not adjusted for sales, so read the problem groups above and judge for yourself.
- How many complaints does the 2014 Lincoln MKX have?
- NHTSA lists 35 owner complaints[1]. See the year comparison section on this page to put that in context.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Lincoln MKX?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 35 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Lincoln MKX (2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Lincoln MKX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for MKX FWD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 8 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 16,490). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 28,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 14V393, filed July 2, 2014: Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for MKX AWD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), 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, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MKX 4DR SUV: length 187 in, width 76 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,427 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov