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2013 Lincoln MKXProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 205 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
205
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Recalls
1
TSBs
63
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 205 complaints, 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

door ajar light on

4 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

engine stalled

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

not in park warning

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

climate control not working correctly

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

heater controls not working

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

64 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 62K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

30
0–30K
30
30–60K
30
60–90K
23
90–120K
10
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (30 reports) • Median: 62K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (64 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes64 (31%)
Electrical30 (15%)
Other21 (10%)
Drivetrain16 (8%)
Engine16 (8%)
Structure:body9 (4%)
Speed Control7 (3%)
Fuel System5 (2%)

2013 Lincoln MKX: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 31% of all reports filed for the 2013 Lincoln MKX, with 64 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 61,800 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 62K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2013 Lincoln MKX, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2013 Lincoln MKX, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2013 Lincoln MKX, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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13
11
14
2
15
7
16
25
17
19
18
29
19
22
20
15
21
10
22
32
23
14
24
7
25
6
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Lincoln MKX. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

14V393000Aug 2014

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2013 Lincoln MKX NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

3 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Lincoln MKX is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2013 Lincoln MKX vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

205

Class avg

469

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 205 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2013 Lincoln MKX: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Lincoln MKX?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Lincoln MKX is related to the brakes, with 64 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Lincoln MKX reliable?
The 2013 Lincoln MKX has 205 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2013 Lincoln MKX?
NHTSA rates the 2013 Lincoln MKX 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Lincoln MKX problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Lincoln MKX have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Lincoln MKX has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lincoln MKX problems start?
Based on 127 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 61,800 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2013 Lincoln MKX data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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