Lincoln MKZ years to avoid
More than twice the MKZ's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Lincoln MKZ years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Lincoln MKZ complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lincoln MKZ problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags674
- Brakes283
- Engine183
- Electrical121
- Steering116
- Transmission94
- Wheels81
- Body66
- Driver assistance49
- Fuel system45
- Acceleration43
- Seat belts31
Most reported problems on the Lincoln MKZ
Lincoln MKZ problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95 | 2 | Steering | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | 91 | 21 | Engine | 1 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2018 | 90 | 36 | Engine | 45,000 | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 65 | 141 | Engine | 74,000 | 4 | 6 | |
| 2016 | 76 | 64 | Brakes | 60,000 | 6 | 8 | Fewest complaints |
| 2015 | 75 | 84 | Brakes | 59,000 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 72 | 98 | Steering | 61,000 | 13 | 7 | |
| 2013 | 70 | 109 | Electrical | 46,000 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 61 | 146 | Airbags | 54,000 | 5 | 10 | |
| 2011 | 62 | 145 | Airbags | 69,000 | 5 | 11 | |
| 2010 | 54 | 170 | Airbags | 73,000 | 7 | 14 | |
| 2009 | 70 | 114 | Airbags | 70,000 | 6 | 8 | |
| 2008 | 40 | 281 | Airbags | 80,400 | 4 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 43 | 259 | Airbags | 77,456 | 4 | 14 | Avoid |
Recalls 32
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Questions about the Lincoln MKZ
What years of the Lincoln MKZ should you avoid?
2007 and 2008. Each has more than twice the Lincoln MKZ's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2008 alone has 281, mostly about airbags and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Lincoln MKZ?
2019, 2018 and 2016 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (21, 36 and 64).
What is the most common problem with the Lincoln MKZ?
Airbags, with 674 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (283) and engine (183).
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKZ have?
32 recalls between 2007 and 2020. The 2014 model year has the most, with 13.
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