2016 Lincoln MKX Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026

36Service Brakes complaints

24.8%Of all 145 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES36 · 24.8%

ENGINE32 · 22.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26 · 17.9%

Unspecified / other21 · 14.5%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC13 · 9%

Share of the 145 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Lincoln MKX overview page.

What owners report

“Brake hose burst suddenly causing loss of all fluid and pressure. Hose is bent at an acute angle causing unnecessary stress on the hose.”NHTSA complaint 11653321 — filed 04/07/2025

“Brake pedal went to the floor causing crash. Inspected by the insurance company. No warning lamps came on”NHTSA complaint 11442136 — filed 11/30/2021

“Have a recall for the emergency brake light coming on due to possible brake line rupture. I took it into the dealership and they told…”NHTSA complaint 11423400 — filed 07/04/2021

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Lincoln MKX have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Lincoln MKX: 36 of 145 complaints on file (24.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Lincoln MKX have in total?

145 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES 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.