2011 Lincoln MKX Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

23Engine complaints

15.5%Of all 148 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 ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41 · 27.7%

Unspecified / other24 · 16.2%

ENGINE23 · 15.5%

SERVICE BRAKES17 · 11.5%

STRUCTURE:BODY11 · 7.4%

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

“WHILE DRIVING SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. DARK DASHBOARD AND NO STEERING. HAS HAPPENED TWICE, ONCE ON A CITY STREET AND ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE IN…”NHTSA complaint 11327190 — filed 06/03/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND THE SPEED…”NHTSA complaint 11288832 — filed 12/13/2019

“THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED THROTTLE BODY, WITH TROUBLE CODES P2111 PRESENT IN THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM, INDICATING THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL…”NHTSA complaint 11203702 — filed 04/25/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Lincoln MKX have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Lincoln MKX: 23 of 148 complaints on file (15.5%). 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 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 3 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.

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 07/14/2026.