YearToAvoid

2007 Lincoln MKX Engine Problems

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Lincoln MKX, 9% of all 298 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 14 MKX model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 89,820 miles.

Engine complaints
28
9% of 298
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
89,820 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Lincoln MKX engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 3, 2007, latest Sep 3, 2024.

2007 Lincoln MKX engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2007Jul 2012Oct 2013Mar 2015May 2016Jan 2017Jul 2017Jun 2020
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to Sep 2024; peak Nov 2013 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Lincoln MKX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by MKX model year

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

  1. 200728 (9%)
  2. 200822 (9%)
  3. 20093 (5%)
  4. 20109 (8%)
  5. 201131 (21%)
  6. 20128 (10%)
  7. 201323 (14%)
  8. 20148 (23%)
  9. 20157 (37%)
  10. 201638 (25%)
  11. 20177 (13%)
  12. 20185 (16%)
  13. 20190 (0%)
  14. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Lincoln MKX have engine problems?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Lincoln MKX, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 89,820 miles.
Which Lincoln MKX year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 Lincoln MKX has the most engine complaints (38), compared with 28 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Lincoln MKX?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Lincoln MKX is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.