Rivian R1T vs Lincoln MKS
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 | Rivian R1T | Lincoln MKS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 203 | 492 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2027 | 2009–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 24 | 29 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 17 | 19 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 14 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.2% | 14.6% |
Rivian R1T by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
40
19.7%
Airbags
20
9.9%
Suspension
19
9.4%
Other & Unspecified
19
9.4%
Electrical System
18
8.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
6.4%
Steering
13
6.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
4.9%
Lincoln MKS by year
What breaks
Steering
121
24.6%
Electrical System
55
11.2%
Engine & Cooling
52
10.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
38
7.7%
Brakes
34
6.9%
Other & Unspecified
27
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
4.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
24
4.9%