The Lemon Index
201320151st generation
One of the most reliable · most complaints: engine
10 owner complaints, first 3 years 19–21 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2014 Lexus RX 102014 Acura MDX 1302014 BMW X5 60
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 9 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 14V393000 (transmission & drivetrain) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Lincoln sent dealers 50 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Lincoln's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 10 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 1K to 17K miles (2K to 27K km) on the car (9 of all 10 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
When driving the car shut off and lost total power. Lost steering, braking, and engine while driving down the road at 50 + miles per an hour.
2014 Lincoln MKX owner · NHTSA complaint 10750182
Problems Lincoln told dealers about
Lincoln sent dealers 50 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored…
- Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f35 transmission and built on 1-jan-2014 and…
- 2013-2017 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Taurus Police/Explorer/Explorer Police/Continental…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 1
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2014
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 repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln MKX SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Lincoln MKX SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,850–$3,150 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.7L 6-cyl.
Every Lincoln MKX year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2014 Lincoln MKX reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew a bit under half as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 37; 100 is average, lower is better). The Lincoln MKX year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2018.
What are the most common 2014 Lincoln MKX problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (40%), transmission & drivetrain (40%) and brakes (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Lincoln MKX have?
1 safety recall (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Lincoln MKX get?
19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Lincoln MKX safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2014 Lincoln MKX have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 40% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Lincoln MKX cost in fuel a year?
About $2,850 to $3,150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Lincoln MKX have?
3.7L 6-cyl.
What Lincoln MKX year is better than the 2014?
Nearby, the 2015 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a third as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2018 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works