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Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2017 Lincoln MKC vs 2018 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.

Metric2017 Lincoln MKC2018 Lincoln MKC
NHTSA complaints18370
Recall campaigns34
Service bulletins (TSBs)164121
Investigations00
Crash reports73
Fire reports20
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2320–23
Median reported incident mileage63,000 mi49,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLincoln MKCLincoln MKC
Engine10543
Engine and Engine Cooling209
Back Over Prevention204
Electrical System192
Power Train105
Wheels34
Air Bags31
Lane Departure22

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light4122
Misfire / rough idle3418
Overheating3214
Vibration / shaking100
Loss of power70
Stalling66
Won’t start60

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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.