Major Problems with Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Lincoln MKZ Hybrid to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.

Model Year	Complaints
2017 MKZ Hybrid	3
2016 MKZ Hybrid	5
2015 MKZ Hybrid	7
2014 MKZ Hybrid	12
2013 MKZ Hybrid	12
2012 MKZ Hybrid	47
2011 MKZ Hybrid	35

Worst 3 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid complaints

2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid SEAT BELTS Victims: 2 Mileage: 15000 miles

2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 1 Mileage: 62000 miles

2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid SEAT BELTS Victims: 1 Mileage: 15000 miles

Browse Lincoln MKZ Hybrid complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER and SEAT BELTS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Lincoln MKZ Hybrid owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkz hybrid. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air...	35 ~ 12380 miles
STEERING i purchased a used 2013 lincoln mkz hybrid on nov 28 2016. on dec 1 2016 i was driving on...	27 ~ 47668 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER some times the rear back-up camera dash board display will turn off while maneuvering in reverse. sometimes it will turn...	15 ~ 48088 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM battery overheats car stalls and stops multiple times in the middle of the freeway and twice driving regular side street...	15 ~ 47621 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkz hybrid. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times while driving...	9 ~ 48382 miles
SERVICE BRAKES brakes would not work kept trying using both feet and would not stop car. ended up hitting truck in rear...	8 ~ 41130 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE panoramic roof assembly uses plastics trim pieces on exterior that delaminate overtime. they are only used in the panoramic assembly...	7 ~ 55644 miles
SEAT BELTS i was in about a 25mph frontal collision. i went through 3 air bags which left only the seat belts...	7 ~ 19000 miles
POWER TRAIN vehicle was parked in a parking space at a major store chain location almost level with a slight slope to...	6 ~ 17067 miles
WHEELS on november 25 2014 a right rear tire was repaired by the local lincoln dealership. on january 8 2015 a...	5 ~ 20790 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i have advancetrac service warning hill assist and abs disabled and the steering wheel being heavier than normal plus the...	4 ~ 36000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM above is first time noted. car will go into gear on its own (when the green blinking or accessory light...	4 ~ 38125 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2014 lincoln mkz hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v210000 (latches/locks/linkages) however...	3 ~ 34000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL above is first time noted. car will go into gear on its own (when the green blinking or accessory light...	3 ~ 39872 miles
SEATS seat heating and cooling control shuts off after after button is depressed. upon trouble shooting it was found that something...	2 ~ 97200 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING my 2012 lincoln mkz has a tail lamp that does not illuminate and the brake light is not as bright...	2 ~ 27000 miles
SUSPENSION started car and steering was so hard i could not safely steer the car. it was towed to the dealer...	2 ~ 47705 miles
DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2016 lincoln mkz hybrid. while driving approximately 35 mph the horn was depressed to alert...	1 ~ 69801 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkz hybrid. while driving 15 mph the rear passenger door became ajar. the...	1 ~ 58000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2011 lincoln mkz. consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake failure while driving. smd the abs module was replaced. jb...	1
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2011 lincoln mkz. consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake failure while driving. smd the abs module was replaced. jb...	1
TIRES i have a 2013 lincoln mkz hybrid with 27 400 miles. it has michelin primacy mxm4 245/45r18 tires. one is...	1 ~ 27448 miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE tl* the contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkz hybrid. the contact stated while driving at 75 mph the forward collision...	1 ~ 100 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE interior door handle on driver side did not retract properly causing door handle to be inoperable to open from inside...	1 ~ 24580 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY interior door handle on driver side did not retract properly causing door handle to be inoperable to open from inside...	1 ~ 24580 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkz hybrid. the contact stated while traveling 30 mph his foot was caught...	1 ~ 23300 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkz hybrid. the contact stated while traveling 30 mph his foot was caught...	1 ~ 23300 miles

FAQ

What year Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 7 years, Lincoln MKZ Hybrid models of 2017, 2016, 2015 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid models of 2012 and 2011 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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