Lincoln MKT vs BMW X1
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 | Lincoln MKT | BMW X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 395 | 954 |
| Model years covered | 2010–2019 | 2013–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Crashes reported | 13 | 43 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 33 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Other & Unspecified |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.6% | 10% |
Lincoln MKT by year
What breaks
Steering
101
25.6%
Body & Structure
47
11.9%
Other & Unspecified
43
10.9%
Engine & Cooling
28
7.1%
Electrical System
28
7.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
26
6.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
23
5.8%
BMW X1 by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
158
16.6%
Engine & Cooling
142
14.9%
Electrical System
141
14.8%
Brakes
122
12.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
114
11.9%
Body & Structure
65
6.8%
Stability & Traction Control
42
4.4%