How Long Do Lincoln MKXs Last? (Miles & Years)
Lincoln MKXs can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 1,885 used MKXs for sale in the US, 22.1% have passed 150,000 miles and 4.8% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 6.5% are past 200,000 miles and 1% past 250,000, at a median of 127,424 miles.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 1,885 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
Lincoln MKX mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used MKXs | 1,885 | 116,000 | 22.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 1,319 | 127,424 | 29.2% | 6.5% | 1% |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Lincoln MKX years to look for — and avoid
Most common past 200,000 miles: 2011 (17 of 121 listed), 2013 (17 of 245 listed), 2007 (13 of 65 listed). These are the model years most often still for sale past 200k — partly a sign of durability, partly of how many were sold.
Complaint record: NHTSA owner-complaint data flags 2008, 2011, 2013 and 2016 as years to avoid. The cleanest records belong to 2014 and 2015. See the full Lincoln MKX years to avoid and the best Lincoln MKX years.
Common problems on high-mileage MKXs
- Brake booster failure (2008–2018) — owner reports between 30,000 and 243,000 miles
- Backup camera inoperable or inverted display (2012–2015) — owner reports between 100,000 and 119,000 miles
- Internal water pump failure with coolant leak into oil (2008–2016) — owner reports between 120,000 and 150,000 miles
Most-reported NHTSA complaint areas across all Lincoln MKX model years: electrical system (423), equipment (360), engine and engine cooling (346).
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
Shopping for a used Lincoln MKX?
Compare live used MKXs by mileage, model year and price near you.
Browse used listingsFAQ
How many miles can a Lincoln MKX last?
Lincoln MKXs can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 1,885 used MKXs for sale in the US, 22.1% have passed 150,000 miles and 4.8% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 6.5% are past 200,000 miles and 1% past 250,000, at a median of 127,424 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 238,435 miles.
How many years does a Lincoln MKX last?
1,319 of the 1,885 MKXs listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 29.2% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a Lincoln MKX?
22.1% of used MKXs for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 29.2% among examples 10+ years old (median 127,424 miles). Fewer MKXs make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which Lincoln MKX years last the longest?
The 2011, 2013 and 2007 model years have the most MKXs still for sale past 200,000 miles (17, 17 and 13 listings respectively). Separately, NHTSA owner-complaint records flag 2008, 2011, 2013 and 2016 as years to avoid, with 2014 and 2015 showing the cleanest records.
What are the most common problems on high-mileage MKXs?
Owner-reported failures with mileage on record include brake booster failure (2008–2018), reported at 30,000–243,000 miles, backup camera inoperable or inverted display (2012–2015), reported at 100,000–119,000 miles and internal water pump failure with coolant leak into oil (2008–2016), reported at 120,000–150,000 miles. Across all model years, the most-reported NHTSA complaint areas are electrical system, equipment and engine and engine cooling.
What is the average mileage of a used Lincoln MKX for sale?
The median used Lincoln MKX for sale has 116,000 miles; one in ten has more than 178,865. Based on 1,885 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 1,885 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03