2017 Lincoln MKX

The 2017 Lincoln MKX sits within the second generation (2016–2018), a period that opened with a sharp spike in federal record activity: the 2016 model logged 145 complaints, 7 recalls, and 220 TSBs. By comparison, the 2017 model year shows a marked improvement, with complaints falling to 52 and TSBs dropping to 167, though recalls remain elevated at 5—matching the 2018 level and well above the 0–1 recalls seen at the end of the first generation (2014–2015). The top complaint areas for 2017 are concentrated in the electrical system and service brakes (9 complaints each), with no reported crash or fire incidents, suggesting that while issues exist, they are not linked to catastrophic outcomes in the federal data. This year falls on the descending slope of the generation’s complaint trend, indicating that early second-generation teething problems were being addressed, but the still-high recall count signals that some systemic corrections were ongoing. Overall, the 2017 MKX represents a more stable choice than the launch-year 2016 model, but buyers should verify that all five recalls have been completed and be attentive to electrical and brake system performance.