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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2017 Lincoln MKC vs 2017 Toyota RAV4

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2017 Lincoln MKC2017 Toyota RAV4
NHTSA complaints189307
Recall campaigns33
Service bulletins (TSBs)164206
Investigations01
Crash reports733
Fire reports224
NCAP overall rating4/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)21–2325–32
Median reported incident mileage63,000 mi24,736 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLincoln MKCToyota RAV4
Engine10931
Electrical System20108
Service Brakes338
Exterior Lighting032
Power Train1016
Engine and Engine Cooling212
Air Bags320
Back Over Prevention201

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light435
Misfire / rough idle350
Overheating330
Vibration / shaking1013
Loss of power70
Stalling615
Won’t start67
Hesitation / surging09

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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.