Worst 2012 Lincoln Mkx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Lincoln Mkx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 26 | — | — | 69,326 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 17 | — | — | 79,941 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | 1 | — | 61,100 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 1 | — | 53,310 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | — | 40,500 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Lincoln Mkx
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~83,250 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
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2012 Lincoln Mkx — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2012 Lincoln Mkx reliable?
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Does the 2012 Lincoln Mkx have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Mkx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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