Lincoln MKX vs Jeep Patriot
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 MKX | Jeep Patriot |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,759 | 4,387 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2018 | 2002–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 77 | 205 |
| Fires reported | 28 | 60 |
| Injuries reported | 42 | 151 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Lincoln MKX by year
What breaks
Airbags
411
23.4%
Brakes
297
16.9%
Electrical System
177
10.1%
Engine & Cooling
154
8.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
138
7.8%
Other & Unspecified
126
7.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
105
6.0%
Body & Structure
62
3.5%
Jeep Patriot by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
840
19.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
432
9.8%
Electrical System
421
9.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
418
9.5%
Airbags
382
8.7%
Other & Unspecified
340
7.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
234
5.3%
Seat Belts
227
5.2%