Question 1

Is the Lincoln MKZ HYBRID reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Lincoln MKZ HYBRID has 226 total NHTSA complaints across 7 model years. The most reliable years are 2016 (7 complaints), 2015 (15 complaints), 2013 (18 complaints). Years to avoid: 2012 (79 complaints), 2011 (49 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Lincoln MKZ HYBRID should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2012, 2011 Lincoln MKZ HYBRID. The 2012 model has the most complaints (79) with the top issue being STEERING.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Lincoln MKZ HYBRID?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Lincoln MKZ HYBRID are 2016 (7 complaints), 2015 (15 complaints), 2013 (18 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2017	27	VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO START ON 4 DIFFERENT EVENTS ...	Average
2016	7	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. WH...	Excellent Reliability
2015	15	BATTERY OVERHEATS, CAR STALLS AND STOPS MULTIPLE T...	Excellent Reliability
2014	31	BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK KEPT TRYING USING BOTH FEET ...	Average
2013	18	I PURCHASED A USED 2013 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID ON NOV ...	Above Average
2012	79	WHILE DRIVING NEAR MY HOME THE POWER STEERING FAIL...	Avoid This Year
2011	49	TAKATA RECALL. MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE END...	Below Average

Lincoln MKZ HYBRID — All Years

Lincoln MKZ HYBRID — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid