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2016 Lincoln MKC vs 2016 Toyota RAV4

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 19, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2016 Lincoln MKC2016 Toyota RAV4
NHTSA complaints78236
Recall campaigns53
Service bulletins (TSBs)165257
Investigations11
Crash reports133
Fire reports711
NCAP overall rating4/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)21–2325–32
Median reported incident mileage70,000 mi25,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLincoln MKCToyota RAV4
Electrical System1158
Engine4125
Service Brakes243
Exterior Lighting328
Power Train1111
Air Bags118
Structure214
Steering410

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light155
Overheating90
Misfire / rough idle50
Stalling011
Vibration / shaking06
Brake problems05

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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.