2018
Lincoln MKX

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  • Premiere FWD
    Starts at
    $39,035
    17 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Premiere AWD
    Starts at
    $41,530
    16 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Select FWD
    Starts at
    $42,550
    17 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Select AWD
    Starts at
    $45,045
    16 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Reserve FWD
    Starts at
    $46,560
    17 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Reserve AWD
    Starts at
    $49,055
    16 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Black Label FWD
    Starts at
    $54,230
    17 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Black Label AWD
    Starts at
    $56,725
    16 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Lincoln MKX base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.5%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.5%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Current plus five previous model years / Less than 60,000 actual miles
Basic
6 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited warranty
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200-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

90% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 71 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.7
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

  • By Janet from Barton Ny
    Owns this car
    February 12, 2023

    Bad experience with brake lights

    Back left brake assembly replaced before I bought. Then broke again after about a thousand miles. Now right brake light out. Very expensive to fix.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Miller from Star City IN
    Owns this car
    March 9, 2022

    Excellent experience

    Purchased my car from Jim Xamis Lincoln IL with the help of Todd Engel sales consultant. The entire experience was great. This was my first Lincoln purchase and Todd took the time to walk me through everything. He also took my call a couple days later to answer all my post purchase questions. It was well worth the drive.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Susie from Howell, MI
    Owns this car
    May 19, 2021

    My dream car!

    I LOVE this car! Looked at a lot of reviews and reliability and safety reviews before setting my sights on this car. It has not disappointed me. Actually, has exceeded my wants and expectations. Extremely comfortable drive, very comfortable seats, and all the amenities you could want. The MKX Reserve 2.7 liter engine responds with no hesitancy and has the power to achieve passing speeds with ease.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By TomH from Hooksett NH
    Owns this car
    March 8, 2021

    If this isn't perfection, I don't know what is

    A joy to drive even in the snow. Very comfortable and really fits all my wants and needs. Great performance and reasonable gas mileage. Love the extra room for hauling "stuff" around.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By DawnEllenKelly from Greenfield Wisconsin
    Owns this car
    February 17, 2021

    Very comfortable and safe

    I love how safe I feel in my Lincoln. It handles great in all weather conditions. The heated seats are amazing. I plan on staying with Lincoln!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Katmmontoya from Midland Texas
    Owns this car
    January 9, 2021

    My favorite car brand of all time.

    My chariot was fully loaded. It’s Comfort and safety was superior. Service from the brand is priority. I will never buy another brand. I am a Lincoln fan for life.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Goldminer 1945 from Muscle Shoals, Alabama
    Owns this car
    August 6, 2020

    Best car I have owned.

    Has all the luxury I need. Rides great. Love this Lincoln. Recommend to all my friends. Long Lewis has great prices. Come on in for a good deal.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By sherry from California
    Owns this car
    June 5, 2020

    AWFUL

    purchased the MKX select & have had this vehicle for a year and a half. The suv had under 5,000 miles on it when we purchased it. A week or 2 after we bought it, we were driving & I felt the car jerk while driving & the oil light came on. (this was the only time the oil light came on, now it just breaks down with no warning) We pulled over & checked the oil- it was extremely low- hardly any in it. We took it back to the dealer & they did an oil change. Same thing happened a few months later. We have been in & out of the shop non stop with the same issue. It keeps eating up oil, but there is no obvious oil leak. The oil light doesn't even come on, or give us a warning- it just breaks down. We have been in & out of shops since we bought the piece of junk. They couldn't figure out the issue, so the shop was told to rebuild only the top part of the engine. Lincoln said that other cars that are our make/model have had the same issue, so they were rebuilding just the top part because they didn't know what else to do & that is what they were doing in these cases. So , I got my car back a few months (they had it in their shop for over a month) ago & had it back for maybe 2 months & BAM, I get in my car to leave someone's house & it wouldn't start... so I was stranded AGAIN. I had to tow the car to my house... again. We took it back to the shop & they said they didn't know what to do with it since we had had it in there so many times. We even took it back every few hundred miles for the oild consumption test, so we were in & out of shops A LOT. Now we were told by the corporate office to take it to a different lincoln dealer out of our town to see if they can figure it out. I just had a baby so now we have to have our family come watch him & drive an hour away to take it to other dealer. We have to start all over & we're told we need to drive up there every 500 miles. I have been dealing with the corporate office & they are rude & useless. I asked to speak to someone above the lady I'm dealing with & she said there is no one else above her. Our warranty is about to run out & when I asked if they would at least extend the warranty, I was told they can't do that. The new shop we are going to take it to also said that it could take months to figure out the problem... like a year and a half hasn't been enough time. This has been the most stressful experience I have ever had with a car. I will NEVER, NEVER buy a Lincoln again. We are stuck in a super high car payment with no help. I really wish I could get the CEOs contact info, or someone higher up. This is not right at all. I would give ZERO stars if that was an option
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By T-Bone from Columbus
    Owns this car
    April 14, 2020

    Exceptional !

    Good-looking and surprisingly economical to operate. Overall, one of the nicest cars I've owned. The panoramic sun-roof is a wonder ! I could not be happier with it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By DW shores of Lake Erie from Geneva, OH
    Owns this car
    March 7, 2020

    Comfort and style

    The exterior white color shimmers in the sunlight. The interior light leather with dark trim accent colors was exactly what I was looking for. The drive of the vehicle is smooth, quiet and very comfortable. The controls to operate the cars many features are close with them either on the steering wheel or screen.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Lincoln newbie from Grapevine Texas
    Owns this car
    February 28, 2020

    Well crafted Midsize luxury SUV

    This was a compromised purchase for me – – based upon the car’s dimensions, especially cargo space, and ride quality. After two years and 16,000 miles, I have been pleasantly surprised by the performance of the Vehicle.The only shortcoming is that you must switch to sport mode to achieve an engaging drive.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Pleasure vehicle vehicle from Rancho santa margherita
    Owns this car
    February 18, 2020

    Excellent car enjoy driving it.

    Love the features perfect vehicle meets our needs perfectly love the sunroof at all the options do not like the GPS. Delete row noise is not very good pretty loud when you're going over bumps.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Lincoln MKX?

The 2018 Lincoln MKX is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Black Label (2 styles)
  • Premiere (2 styles)
  • Reserve (2 styles)
  • Select (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Lincoln MKX?

The 2018 Lincoln MKX offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Lincoln MKX reliable?

The 2018 Lincoln MKX has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Lincoln MKX owners.

Is the 2018 Lincoln MKX a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Lincoln MKX. 90.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 71 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.7

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