Acura TLX vs Lincoln MKZ: reliability compared
From 2012 to 2020, owners filed an average of 112 complaints per model year about the Acura TLX and 78 about the Lincoln MKZ.
Side by side
| Acura TLX | Lincoln MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years compared | 2012-2020 | 2012-2020 |
| Owner complaints | 782 | 703 |
| Complaints per model year | 112 | 78 |
| Recalls | 10 | 28 |
| Years to avoid | 2015 | None stand out |
| Best years | 20172020 | 201620182019 |
| Most common problem | Engine | Engine |
| Crash rating | 5 2020 | No data |
| Fuel economy | 23-27 mpg combined (2020) | 20-41 mpg combined (2020) |
A car that sells more collects more complaints, so the fairest test is the number of years to avoid, which compares each year with a typical year of the same car.
Complaints per model year
Problems compared
| TLX | MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 289 | 149 |
| Transmission | 223 | 68 |
| Electrical | 138 | 85 |
| Fuel system | 103 | 35 |
| Driver assistance | 69 | 42 |
| Brakes | 56 | 84 |
| Airbags | 16 | 96 |
| Steering | 28 | 93 |
Questions about the Acura TLX vs Lincoln MKZ
Which is more reliable, the Acura TLX or the Lincoln MKZ?
Between 2012 and 2020, the Acura TLX has 1 year to avoid and the Lincoln MKZ 0. The Lincoln MKZ has been more consistent from year to year. By raw volume, the Lincoln MKZ drew fewer complaints per model year (78 vs 112), though sales volume affects that number.
Which has more recalls, the Acura TLX or the Lincoln MKZ?
From 2012 to 2020, the Acura TLX was covered by 10 recalls and the Lincoln MKZ by 28.
What years of the Acura TLX and Lincoln MKZ should you avoid?
Acura TLX: 2015. Lincoln MKZ: no year stands out.
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