Engine
NHTSA campaign 23V378000 · 2023 · reported 05/26/2023
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2017 Lincoln MKC Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 5.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2588 model-years tracked on this site.
194Complaints
3Recalls
7Crashes
2Fires
3Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (56.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 5.5× the median for that category across the 2588 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 110 · 56.7% | Recalled | Recall 23V378000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 23 · 11.9% | Recalled | Recall 23V378000 |
| Electrical System | 19 · 9.8% | No official action | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 17 · 8.8% | Recalled | Recall 25V572000 |
| Power Train | 10 · 5.2% | No official action | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 · 1.5% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 194 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 3 campaigns
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · 2025 · reported 09/04/2025
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater
NHTSA campaign 25V685000 · 2025 · reported 10/10/2025
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and the #4 coil…”NHTSA complaint 11670243 — filed 06/30/2025 · ENGINE
“Within 4 months, Iâve spent $12k on transmission replacement (refurb.) (Metallics in the fluid), Fuel injectors, etc. The check engine light is still onâ¦Now Im…”NHTSA complaint 11664057 — filed 05/31/2025 · ENGINE
“August of 2024 I took my vehicle to Island Street Automotive in Stoughton Mass because my engine light kept going off and off. The test…”NHTSA complaint 11656025 — filed 04/22/2025 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lincoln MKC?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 110 of 194 NHTSA complaints (56.7%), followed by engine and engine cooling (23), unspecified/other issues (22), electrical system (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2017 Lincoln MKC have?
194 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2017 Lincoln MKC have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 23V378000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2017 Lincoln MKC's reported problems?
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.
