2017 Lincoln MKC Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
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 while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and the #4 coil…”NHTSA complaint 11670243 — filed 06/30/2025
“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
“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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Lincoln MKC have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Lincoln MKC: 104 of 182 complaints on file (57.1%). 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 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
