Fiat 500L vs Lincoln MKC
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Fiat 500L | Lincoln MKC |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 301 | 736 |
| Model years covered | 2014–2017 | 2015–2019 |
| Worst model year | — | 2017 |
| Best model year | — | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 30 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 16 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 9 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.6% | 7.5% |
Fiat 500L by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
130
43.2%
Engine & Cooling
33
11.0%
Electrical System
29
9.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
22
7.3%
Other & Unspecified
22
7.3%
Airbags
11
3.7%
Steering
11
3.7%
Brakes
11
3.7%
Lincoln MKC by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
359
48.8%
Electrical System
69
9.4%
Other & Unspecified
63
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
49
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
26
3.5%
Steering
15
2.0%
Wheels
15
2.0%