2010 Lincoln MKT Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2010 Lincoln MKT ranks worst of 10 model years, with a complaint index of 100 and 65 complaints, ranked 1 out of the years compared. Steering accounts for 43% of complaints, followed by engine issues at 23%.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 10 MKT years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 65
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 22 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Lincoln MKT problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering28 (43%)
- Engine15 (23%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (12%)
- Brakes7 (11%)
- Other7 (11%)
- Structure & Body7 (11%)
- Electrical System5 (8%)
- Fuel System5 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes grind and feel unresponsive shortly after purchase, sometimes at very low mileage such as 300 to 1,600 miles.
- Front brake calipers leak and brakes fail intermittently after the vehicle sits, requiring pumping to restore pressure.
- Vehicle pulls to the right with vibration and a grinding noise when brakes are applied at moderate speed.
- Rear passenger window produces a loud bumping noise that grows louder with vehicle speed.
- Sunroof shattered while driving, scattering glass shards inside the cabin.
- Engine shudders, knocks, and loses power during acceleration without triggering a check engine light.
2010 Lincoln MKT recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2010 Lincoln MKT fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 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.
2010 compared with other MKT years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Lincoln MKT reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2010 MKT has the highest complaint index (100) of any MKT model year and ranks 1 out of 10 years, earning an Avoid verdict.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2010 Lincoln MKT?
- Steering is the top problem area, making up 43% of complaints, followed by engine issues at 23% and transmission and powertrain issues at 12%.
- Does the 2010 Lincoln MKT have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2010 Lincoln MKT.
- At what mileage do 2010 MKT problems usually appear?
- Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 77,000 miles, though brake complaints in the sample occurred at much lower mileage, some under 2,000 miles.
- Which Lincoln MKT model years are safer to buy than 2010?
- The 2011 MKT (complaint index 22, Best) and 2018 MKT (complaint index 11, Best) rank far lower in complaints than the 2010 model year.