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Lincoln MKS: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 8 model years of the Lincoln MKS on record, 2014 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about steering). 2013 has the most recall campaigns (7). 2010 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (5).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2016 0 3 0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19 MPG
2015 3 18 2 ENGINE 21 MPG
2014 2 40 1 STEERING 21 MPG
2013 7 40 2 STEERING 21 MPG
2012 3 17 1 STEERING 20 MPG
2011 3 40 4 STEERING 19 MPG
2010 0 40 5 STEERING 19 MPG
2009 1 40 5 SERVICE BRAKES 19 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Lincoln MKS

Questions

Which Lincoln MKS year has the most complaints?
Of 8 model years of the Lincoln MKS on record, 2014 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about steering).
Which Lincoln MKS year has the most recalls?
2013 has the most recall campaigns (7).
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.