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2010 Lincoln MKX vs 2012 Lincoln MKX

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2010 Lincoln MKX2012 Lincoln MKX
NHTSA complaints11184
Recall campaigns61
Service bulletins (TSBs)3456
Investigations00
Crash reports92
Fire reports10
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2019–21
Median reported incident mileage89,000 mi65,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLincoln MKXLincoln MKX
Air Bags544
Service Brakes2226
Electrical System317
Structure510
Power Train411
Engine48
Service Brakes, Hydraulic27
Seats60

Symptoms owners describe

Brake problems06

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.