Is the 2016 Lincoln MKS a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Lincoln MKS ranks #8 of 8 among MKS model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lincoln MKS?

The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (1 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 12,000 miles.

Does the 2016 Lincoln MKS have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Lincoln MKS in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Lincoln MKS?

EPA rates the 2016 Lincoln MKS at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2016 Lincoln MKS Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2016 Lincoln MKS has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #8 highest of 8 MKS model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 100% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #8 of 8 MKS years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 3; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Electrical System
Best nearby year: 2012; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: 5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 19; 17 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2016 Lincoln MKS recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 Lincoln MKS fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 17 MPG
Highway: 24 MPG
Combined: 19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,400; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2016 compared with other MKS years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2014	Good	43	44	2	21
2015	Good	29	18	3	21
2016	No verdict	0	3	0	19

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Lincoln MKS a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Lincoln MKS ranks #8 of 8 among MKS model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lincoln MKS?: The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (1 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 12,000 miles.
Does the 2016 Lincoln MKS have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Lincoln MKS in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Lincoln MKS?: EPA rates the 2016 Lincoln MKS at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.