How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Lincoln MKC have?

NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 MKC, which is 11% of the 190 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the battery sensor issue on the 2017 Lincoln MKC?

Owners reference NHTSA Recall 23V378 covering the battery monitor sensor power circuit in-line fuse, but this specific dataset does not list any related recalls tied to this component for this year.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 MKC?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 MKC is 49,327.5 miles.

Are there fires linked to electrical problems in the 2017 Lincoln MKC?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 2 crashes among the 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 MKC, with 0 injuries reported.

How does the 2017 MKC compare to other MKC years for electrical complaints?

The 2017 MKC had 20 electrical complaints (11% share), lower in share than 2015 (27 complaints, 21%) and 2016 (13 complaints, 16%), but higher than 2018 (2 complaints, 3%).

2017 Lincoln MKC Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Lincoln MKC, 11% of all 190 complaints for the year. Reported issues center on battery monitor sensor failures, no-start conditions, and a backup camera going black, with a median failure mileage of 49,327.5 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 20; 11% of 190
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 49,328 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Battery monitor sensor faults trigger repeated no-start conditions, sometimes requiring the battery to be jumped daily.
Owners report replacing the battery multiple times within a few months without fixing the underlying no-start problem.
Backup camera intermittently goes black or shows a mirrored/wrong-side image while reversing.
Interior lights and dashboard displays shut off unexpectedly while driving.
Windshield wipers stop responding during rain even after cycling power and adjusting settings.
One owner reported a fire originating from the USB charging/sync station at the bottom of the center console.

When 2017 Lincoln MKC electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 28, 2017, latest Sep 4, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Sep 2026; peak May 2025 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Lincoln MKC

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by MKC model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201527 (21%)
201613 (16%)
201720 (11%)
20182 (3%)
201913 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Lincoln MKC have?: NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 MKC, which is 11% of the 190 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the battery sensor issue on the 2017 Lincoln MKC?: Owners reference NHTSA Recall 23V378 covering the battery monitor sensor power circuit in-line fuse, but this specific dataset does not list any related recalls tied to this component for this year.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 MKC?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 MKC is 49,327.5 miles.
Are there fires linked to electrical problems in the 2017 Lincoln MKC?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 2 crashes among the 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 MKC, with 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2017 MKC compare to other MKC years for electrical complaints?: The 2017 MKC had 20 electrical complaints (11% share), lower in share than 2015 (27 complaints, 21%) and 2016 (13 complaints, 16%), but higher than 2018 (2 complaints, 3%).