2017 Lincoln MKC Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · data through 07/12/2026

20Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

11%Of all 182 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine and engine cooling ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE104 · 57.1%

Unspecified / other21 · 11.5%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING20 · 11%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 9.9%

BACK OVER PREVENTION16 · 8.8%

Share of the 182 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Lincoln MKC overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…”NHTSA complaint 11669809 — filed 06/27/2025

“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated while driving approximately…”NHTSA complaint 11665765 — filed 06/09/2025

“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on a road trip, the engine coolant temperature…”NHTSA complaint 11661456 — filed 05/16/2025

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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Lincoln MKC have engine and engine cooling problems?

Engine And Engine Cooling is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Lincoln MKC: 20 of 182 complaints on file (11%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Lincoln MKC have in total?

182 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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 07/12/2026.