2007 Lincoln MKX - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2007 Lincoln MKX

340 problems have been reported for the 2007 Lincoln MKX. The following chart shows the 17 most common problems for 2007 Lincoln MKX. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 154 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel system, other (36 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2007 Lincoln MKX

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Air Bag
154
  Other Fuel System
36
  Power Train
32
  Engine And Engine Cooling
19
  Service Brakes
17
  Equipment
13
  Gasoline Fuel System
12
  Electrical System
12
  Structure
10
  Vehicle Speed Control
8
  Suspension
7
  Visibility
5
  Seats
5
  Tire
4
  Steering
3
  Wheel
2
  Electronic Stability Control
1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2007 Lincoln MKX in the United States are 34,721 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Lincoln MKX owners in the last 17 years is 340, and the age of the vehicle is 17, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 340 / 34,721 / 17 * 1000 = 0.58.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Lincoln MKX model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2007 Lincoln MKX in 2007.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2024
6
  2023
0
  2022
4
  2021
10
  2020
2
  2019
10
  2018
34
  2017
60
  2016
87
  2015
26
  2014
30
  2013
20
  2012
7
  2011
12
  2010
2
  2009
9
  2008
6
  2007
2

📊 Compare the 2007 Lincoln MKX with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Lincoln MKX, the following table can be used to compare the 2007 Lincoln MKX with the Lincoln MKX from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2007 MKX is 340 while the average number of problems reported for the 12 model years of the Lincoln MKX is 131.

Table 3. Compare the 2007 Lincoln MKX with other model years

Model Year Number of Problems
  2018 MKX
21
  2017 MKX
42
  2016 MKX
151
  2015 MKX
22
  2014 MKX
39
  2013 MKX
192
  2012 MKX
103
  2011 MKX
180
  2010 MKX
122
  2009 MKX
74
  2008 MKX
294
  2007 MKX
340


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