2017 Lincoln MKC problems and complaints

Owners have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln MKC. The most-reported areas: Engine (109), Engine And Engine Cooling (22), Unknown Or Other (21).

Key takeaways

  • 190 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine10957%
Engine And Engine Cooling2212%
Unknown Or Other2111%
Electrical System2011%
Back Over Prevention2011%
Power Train105%
Fuel/Propulsion System32%
Service Brakes32%
Air Bags32%
Wheels32%
Visibility/Wiper32%
Lane Departure21%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2017 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD4/54/55/54/5
2017 Lincoln MKC SUV FWD4/54/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-09-17

The contact's wife owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine was running rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the #3 cylinder and spark plug had seized and there was w...

Electrical System - filed 2026-09-04

I own a Lincoln Mkc 2017 - purchased on 2/19/19 with 12miles I have replaced 4 batteries over the years so far. I drive every day. I am never sure if the car will start. Multiple times i have a dead battery. Lincoln has a problem with this module and the electrical system. parasitic drainage issues on the battery. I...

Engine - filed 2026-08-15

Check engine light on. Codes P0316, P0300, P0301, P0302. Technician confirmed via scope coolant intrusion on cylinder 1 and 2. Technician stated it is known issue with this engine and recommends a new engine for $16,169.92. This has been an ongoing issue for the past two years.

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More for the 2017 Lincoln MKC

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.