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2007 GMC Envoy vs 2007 Lincoln MKX

Reliability comparison based on NHTSA recall and complaint records.

Synced 2026-05-03 Source: NHTSA public records Reviewed by ASE-certified contributors
Quick verdict
2007 GMC Envoy and 2007 Lincoln MKX run close on the data

Reliability scores are close enough (3.7 versus 3.6) that the choice between these two probably comes down to specific use case rather than overall reliability scoring.

2007 GMC Envoy

3.7/5
Reliability score
276 complaints
0 recalls (0 critical)
$12,450 repair exposure
vs

2007 Lincoln MKX

3.6/5
Reliability score
298 complaints
0 recalls (0 critical)
$13,400 repair exposure

Stories from the shop

Reliability scores run close (3.7 versus 3.6). The pick comes down to specific use case more than overall reliability scoring.

If you lean 2007 GMC Envoy, know what you're getting into on fuel system and electrical. Those categories have noticeably more complaints than the 2007 Lincoln MKX sees, and they're not cheap items when they go.

Going with the 2007 Lincoln MKX? Watch the airbags and powertrain. The 2007 GMC Envoy has fewer reports in those categories, so you'd be trading one set of weak spots for another.

Bottom line: pick based on use case more than the spec sheet. If you tow heavy and don't want to think about it, that's one calculation. If you're a daily driver and want the cheapest path forward, that's another. Both of these will get you down the road. We're just telling you where each one is most likely to break.

— ProblemsByVin editorial team, drawing on the NHTSA data and shop experience.

Side-by-side by problem area

Category
2007 GMC Envoy
2007 Lincoln MKX
airbags
9 reports
severe · ~$1,100
151 reports
severe · ~$1,100
fuel system
74 reports
moderate · ~$1,200
15 reports
severe · ~$1,200
electrical
65 reports
severe · ~$850
10 reports
severe · ~$850
lighting
62 reports
moderate · ~$250
No reports
powertrain
No reports
31 reports
severe · ~$2,500
visibility
19 reports
severe · ~$350
5 reports
moderate · ~$350
engine
9 reports
moderate · ~$3,100
12 reports
severe · ~$3,100
brakes
No reports
10 reports
severe · ~$450
steering
6 reports
moderate · ~$700
No reports
suspension
No reports
6 reports
severe · ~$900

Common questions

Which is more reliable, the 2007 GMC Envoy or the 2007 Lincoln MKX?

It's close to a tie. Both vehicles score within 0.2 points on our reliability index (3.7 vs 3.6). At this margin, either choice is defensible — base your decision on the specific failure modes that matter to you.

What goes wrong more often on the 2007 GMC Envoy?

Compared to the 2007 Lincoln MKX, the 2007 GMC Envoy sees more reported issues in fuel system and electrical. That doesn't mean it's a bad truck — it means those are the categories worth budgeting for if you go that direction.

What goes wrong more often on the 2007 Lincoln MKX?

Compared to the 2007 GMC Envoy, the 2007 Lincoln MKX has more complaints in airbags and powertrain. Whether that's a deal-breaker depends on the cost and severity — see the comparison table above for repair cost ranges.

Which has more recalls?

Both vehicles have 0 active recalls. Total recall count alone isn't a great signal — what matters is severity. See the recall counts by severity in the comparison table.

Is an extended warranty worth it on either of these?

Both vehicles are out of factory bumper-to-bumper coverage at this point. Combined repair exposure across the top problem categories runs around $13,400 on the higher-risk vehicle. A quality service contract typically costs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years, so a single major failure usually pays for the contract. The math favors warranty coverage on whichever vehicle you choose, especially if you plan to keep it past 100,000 miles.

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Reliability scores, complaint counts, and severity ratings derived from the NHTSA public records database. "Repair exposure" is the sum of average independent-shop repair costs across each vehicle's tracked problem categories and is intended as a relative comparison, not an exact prediction. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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