KnownCarProblemsLincoln Mkz Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,667 complaints with NHTSA about the Lincoln Mkz since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2008, 2007, 2010. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Lincoln Mkz problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mkz | 35 | Engine | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Mkz | 141 | Engine | 4 | 6 |
| 2016 Mkz | 64 | Brakes | 6 | 8 |
| 2015 Mkz | 84 | Electrical | 10 | 4 |
| 2014 Mkz | 97 | Steering | 13 | 7 |
| 2013 Mkz | 109 | Electrical | 12 | 4 |
| 2012 Mkz | 146 | Air bags | 5 | 10 |
| 2011 Mkz | 145 | Air bags | 5 | 11 |
| 2010 Mkz | 169 | Air bags | 7 | 14 |
| 2009 Mkz | 114 | Air bags | 6 | 8 |
| 2008 Mkz | 281 | Air bags | 4 | 12 |
| 2007 Mkz | 259 | Air bags | 4 | 14 |
78 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Lincoln Mkz
- What years of the Lincoln Mkz have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2008 (281), 2007 (259), 2010 (169).
- What is the most common problem with the Lincoln Mkz?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (670), brakes (280), engine (174).
- Which Lincoln Mkz years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2020 (2), 2019 (21), 2018 (35). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.