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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2LMDJ8JK0DB••••••2013 Lincoln MKX
That is about average for the 2013 Lincoln MKX — 6 complaints per build across 25 builds.
7on this build
152on the model
25builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 2Engine 1Fuel/propulsion System 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherApr 2025
When shifted into reverse the screen for my Lincoln MKX is upside down and occasionally lines blur seeing anything
Service BrakesSep 2022
Brake Booster problem. When looking online this is a common problem with my year make and model. This is very dangerous concern as I had my children in the car and my brakes would not stop no matter how hard I pressed my brakes. I was lucky there was no on coming traffic or I…
Power TrainFeb 2020
I took my 2013 lincoln mkx for maintenance. I was told that my power transfer unit, (ptu) was defective, it is a sealed unit and being an integral part of the drive train, it needed to be changed. Vehicle was stationery. I contacted lincoln to see why an essential part should…
Electrical SystemJul 2019
When when I put my car into park it doesn't always register that the car is in park and the p doesn't light up. A notice pops up on my dash and tells men to put my car into park
Unknown Or OtherSep 2019
I'm getting exhaust smell coming out of vents. Making me sick & giving me headaches.. Took it to dealer did nothing, replaced cabin filte ? Happens when driving but not always. Been going on for weeks. Now it's making bad noise under car when I start driving for about 5 minutes…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2LMDJ8JK0DBL27046 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.