2011 Lincoln MKX Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 148 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Lincoln MKX overview page.
What owners report
“LIFT GATE WILL OPEN WITHOUT PROMPTING. HAVE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE AND COME BACK OUTSIDE AND LIFTGATE WILL BE OPEN. AT OTHER TIMES…”NHTSA complaint 11374523 — filed 11/13/2020
“SIGNAL APPEARS ALL THE TIME SAYING DRIVER DOOR AJAR AND NOW THE PANIC ALARM GOES OFF ON ITS OWN MULTIPLE TIMES DAY AND NIGHT. KEY…”NHTSA complaint 11316518 — filed 03/06/2020
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE REAR CAMERA WAS INOPERABLE. CREST FORD (218 FLANDERS RD, EAST LYME…”NHTSA complaint 11267767 — filed 10/10/2019
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Lincoln MKX have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Lincoln MKX: 41 of 148 complaints on file (27.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2011 Lincoln MKX have in total?
148 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
