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2015 Lincoln MKC vs 2017 Lincoln MKC

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.

Metric2015 Lincoln MKC2017 Lincoln MKC
NHTSA complaints130183
Recall campaigns123
Service bulletins (TSBs)151164
Investigations30
Crash reports77
Fire reports12
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2321–23
Median reported incident mileage49,000 mi63,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLincoln MKCLincoln MKC
Engine33105
Electrical System2319
Back Over Prevention1520
Power Train1810
Engine and Engine Cooling020
Fuel/propulsion System123
Air Bags53
Structure61

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling126
Check engine light841
Won’t start56
Misfire / rough idle034
Overheating032
Vibration / shaking010
Loss of power07

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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.