repaired · 2015 Q4
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
2014 Lincoln MKXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 35 owner complaints about the 2014 Lincoln MKX, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-393 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Lincoln MKX has problems
35 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
7Power train2 crash/fire/injury
7Engine
5Electrical system
2Visibility/wiper
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Structure
2Visibility
2Back over prevention
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 10 | 1 |
| Power train | 7 | 2 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2014 Lincoln MKX 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other MKX 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 MKX median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Lincoln MKX safety ratings
2014 Lincoln MKX SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What MKX owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
A year ago, Lincoln issued a "voluntary recall" for a safety issue affecting loss of power brake assist due to a problem with the Electronic Brake Booster, identical to the recall recently issued for newer models. I took my Lincoln to the dealership, only to be told they cannot fix it unless it is…
Continious soft brake pedal, with failure of brakes a couple of times nearly causing wreck. Auto inspected by Reineke Ford Findlay, Oh. Needs replacement of ABS brake module - hydrolic and electrical. No warning lights ever. Ford needs to extend the ABS module recall to include additional years,…
The master cylinder for the brakes wen out an I replaced it on may 30th 2023 and today is June 15th and the same problem is happening.
Own a 2014 MKX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.