2015 Lincoln MKX reliability
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lincoln MKX over 12 years — 2 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 7 MKX years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (6 of 19), then Electrical system (5) and Powertrain (5). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
The 2014 MKX has 35 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2016 has 155 complaints, 17 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Lincoln MKX. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (19 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Rear camera can’t see behind me very well the dealership I but the car changed the camera and the screen in the car and the problem is still here it work when it cold outside but when got warm it stop working again"
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"Rear camera flips upside down at times or turns black as well"
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"Rear back up camera turns blank/ black intermittently when going in reverse. Have seen that multiple other vehicles are being recalled for this issue but not my particular car even tho other 2015 Lincoln MKX are…"
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"Back up camera is showing upside down and blurry!"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Lincoln MKX SUV AWD | 4 stars | 3 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2015 Lincoln MKX SUV FWD | 4 stars | 3 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKX all-wheel drive | 3.7L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG | $3400 |
| MKX front-wheel drive | 3.7L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3250 |
Specs and fitment
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Lincoln MKX reliable?
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lincoln MKX over 12 years — 2 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 7 MKX years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2015 Lincoln MKX?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (6 of 19), then Electrical system (5) and Powertrain (5). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
Is the 2015 Lincoln MKX more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2014 MKX has 35 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2016 has 155 complaints, 17 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.
Has the 2015 Lincoln MKX been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2015 Lincoln MKX.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Lincoln MKX?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2015 Lincoln MKX with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2015 Lincoln MKX get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Lincoln MKX is 19.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Lincoln MKX take?
2012-2015: 5W-20 for the 3.7L. 2016-2018: 5W-30 for the 2.7L turbo and 5W-20 for the 3.7L. Confirm the filler-cap grade.
What tire sizes does the MKX use?
245/60R18, 245/50R20, and on earlier years 265/40R22 depending on trim.
What PTU odor issue is noted on late second-gen MKX?
Ford SSM 47230 notes that certain 2007–2016 Edge/MKX and related AWD vehicles built on or before 30-Jun-2016 may show a propane/natural-gas odor at idle or low speed from PTU fluid broken down by heat.