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2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2016 Lincoln MKC

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2016 Chevrolet Equinox2016 Lincoln MKC
NHTSA complaints39579
Recall campaigns15
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,243165
Investigations21
Crash reports141
Fire reports37
NCAP overall rating4/54/5
EPA MPG (combined)18–2621–23
Median reported incident mileage67,903 mi70,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet EquinoxLincoln MKC
Engine20141
Visibility/wiper1130
Power Train2611
Electrical System2411
Fuel/propulsion System193
Engine and Engine Cooling97
Air Bags121
Steering75

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling520
Oil consumption510
Check engine light3615
Loss of power160
Hesitation / surging90
Clunking / rattling80
Misfire / rough idle65
Vibration / shaking60

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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.