no report yet
Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2017 Lincoln MKCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 195 owner complaints about the 2017 Lincoln MKC, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-572 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Lincoln MKC has problems
195 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
110Engine4 crash/fire/injury
23Engine and engine cooling
21Back over prevention
20Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
10Power train
3Air bags
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Service brakes
3Visibility/wiper
159 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 110 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 23 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 21 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 3 |
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 15 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Lincoln MKC recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Engine
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
64kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 22 engine complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 31% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
3under 30k miles20under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
17 owners mentioned a cost$8,634median
Middle half: $7,000 – $9,500
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other MKC year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MKC median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Lincoln MKC safety ratings
2017 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What MKC owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2017 Lincoln MKC equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost has recently experienced a serious engine failure and requires engine replacement. It developed an engine problem while driving on at least two occasions and is no longer reliable or safe to operate. No prior warning messages were observed on the…
Check engine light on. Codes P0316, P0300, P0301, P0302. Technician confirmed via scope coolant intrusion on cylinder 1 and 2. Technician stated it is known issue with this engine and recommends a new engine for $16,169.92. This has been an ongoing issue for the past two years.
For the last 17,000 miles, the engine light has been on. We got it checked out and there is coolant and cylinder three we change the cylinder thought it was a misfire, but the problem keeps occurring and we found out information that those engines are bad.
Own a 2017 MKC?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.