Lincoln MKZ: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows56
model years2010–2019 (10)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Vehicle pages

2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2019lincoln-mkz-2019-coolant-intrusionCoolant intrusion causing engine failureENGINE72024-11 → 2026-09202026-09-07
2019lincoln-mkz-2019-shifter-cable-bushingShifter cable bushing breakageUNKNOWN OR OTHER22026-07 → 2026-07202026-09-07
2019lincoln-mkz-2019-steering-wheel-instabilitySteering wheel wobble or loosenessSTEERING32024-12 → 2026-02202026-09-07
2018mkz-2018-coolant-intrusionCoolant intrusion into engine cylindersENGINE112024-01 → 2026-07312026-07-27
2018mkz-2018-transmission-fluid-lossInternal transmission failure with fluid lossPOWER TRAIN52023-12 → 2026-07312026-07-27
2018mkz-2018-loss-of-motive-powerLoss of motive power while drivingPOWER TRAIN22019-05 → 2019-06312026-07-27
2018mkz-2018-moonroof-glass-shatteringPanoramic moonroof glass shatteringVISIBILITY22022-10 → 2024-02312026-07-27
2018mkz-2018-rollaway-not-in-parkVehicle rollaway when not shifted into ParkUNKNOWN OR OTHER22019-08 → 2020-01312026-07-27
2017lincoln-mkz-2017-torque-converter-failureTorque converter failure and transmission replacementPOWER TRAIN142018-06 → 2026-081352026-08-26
2017lincoln-mkz-2017-brake-hose-line-failureBrake line or hose failure with loss of brake fluidSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC122022-03 → 2026-051352026-08-26
2017lincoln-mkz-2017-steering-wheel-lockupSteering wheel lockup or loss of steering assistSTEERING42017-09 → 2025-121352026-08-26
2017lincoln-mkz-2017-coolant-intrusion-engineCoolant intrusion into engine cylindersENGINE582020-05 → 2026-081352026-08-26
2017lincoln-mkz-2017-infotainment-nav-malfunctionNavigation and touchscreen system malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM42017-07 → 2025-011352026-08-26
2017lincoln-mkz-2017-engine-oil-leakEngine oil leak from pan, valve cover, or headENGINE42019-09 → 2024-101352026-08-26
2016lincoln-mkz-2016-backup-camera-failureRear-view camera failure or blank displayBACK OVER PREVENTION112025-05 → 2026-05632026-08-28
2016lincoln-mkz-2016-power-steering-assist-lossLoss of electric power steering assistSTEERING112018-04 → 2026-03632026-08-28
2016lincoln-mkz-2016-front-brake-hose-leakFront brake hose leak and loss of brakingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC102022-07 → 2024-04632026-08-28
2016lincoln-mkz-2016-ecoboost-coolant-intrusionEngine coolant intrusion requiring engine replacementENGINE52023-08 → 2025-06632026-08-28
2016lincoln-mkz-2016-takata-airbag-recallTakata air bag inflator recallAIR BAGS92017-03 → 2019-05632026-08-28
2015lincoln-mkz-2015-backup-camera-recallRearview camera failure under back-over prevention recallBACK OVER PREVENTION122025-06 → 2026-08802026-08-27
2015lincoln-mkz-2015-brake-hose-ruptureBrake hose rupture with sudden loss of hydraulic pressureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC132020-03 → 2024-02802026-08-27
2015lincoln-mkz-2015-power-steering-failureElectric power steering assist failureSTEERING72018-11 → 2026-05802026-08-27
2015lincoln-mkz-2015-transmission-harsh-shiftAutomatic transmission harsh and delayed shiftingPOWER TRAIN42017-05 → 2025-04802026-08-27
2015lincoln-mkz-2015-seat-belt-buckle-failureSeat belt buckle latch failureSEAT BELTS32017-02 → 2026-01802026-08-27
2015lincoln-mkz-2015-electrical-multiplex-faultAirbag warning light with horn and accessory shutdownELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS72017-08 → 2024-08802026-08-27
2015lincoln-mkz-2015-battery-drainBattery drain requiring repeated replacementELECTRICAL SYSTEM52016-08 → 2025-12802026-08-27
2015lincoln-mkz-2015-unintended-accelerationSudden unintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL22015-01 → 2022-12802026-08-27
2014lincoln-mkz-2014-steering-assist-failurePower steering assist failure or lock-upSTEERING262015-06 → 2026-01972026-09-07
2014lincoln-mkz-2014-door-latch-failureDoor latch failure allowing door to open while drivingLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES112016-10 → 2021-03972026-09-07
2014lincoln-mkz-2014-wheel-lug-nut-seizureWheel lug nuts seized and difficult to removeWHEELS32019-08 → 2024-10972026-09-07
2014lincoln-mkz-2014-backup-camera-failureBackup camera failure or blackout in reverseBACK OVER PREVENTION92020-07 → 2026-04972026-09-07
2014lincoln-mkz-2014-engine-stallEngine stalls or loses power while drivingFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM112015-08 → 2023-08972026-09-07
2014lincoln-mkz-2014-brake-fluid-lossBrake fluid loss or brake pedal going to floorSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC72015-01 → 2023-04972026-09-07
2013lincoln-mkz-2013-power-steering-assist-failurePower steering assist failureSTEERING112014-06 → 2026-021082026-09-09
2013lincoln-mkz-2013-door-latch-failureDoor latch failure allowing doors to open while drivingLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES152015-06 → 2023-021082026-09-09
2013lincoln-mkz-2013-rear-seat-belt-retractor-stuckRear seat belt retractor stuck in down positionSEAT BELTS42017-05 → 2019-041082026-09-09
2013lincoln-mkz-2013-wheel-lug-nut-swellingWheel lug nut swelling preventing tire rotationWHEELS42018-09 → 2023-081082026-09-09
2013lincoln-mkz-2013-unexpected-transmission-shiftUnexpected transmission shift and gear position faultPOWER TRAIN42014-03 → 2020-091082026-09-09
2013lincoln-mkz-2013-engine-stall-loss-of-powerEngine stalling and sudden loss of power while drivingENGINE42020-02 → 2022-021082026-09-09
2012mkz-2012-power-steering-assist-lossPower steering assist loss or faultSTEERING142012-08 → 2025-111462026-09-09
2012mkz-2012-brake-loss-soft-pedalBrake pedal sinks to floor or brakes stop workingSERVICE BRAKES102018-11 → 2023-091462026-09-09
2012mkz-2012-door-latch-failureDoor latch fails to hold door closed or lockedSTRUCTURE52016-07 → 2021-081462026-09-09
2012mkz-2012-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata airbag recall parts unavailable or repair delayedAIR BAGS612017-03 → 2022-081462026-09-09
2012mkz-2012-airbags-did-not-deploy-crashAir bags did not deploy in a crashAIR BAGS32018-03 → 2020-021462026-09-09
2011lincoln-mkz-2011-power-steering-assist-failureElectric power steering assist failureSTEERING282011-05 → 2025-081852026-09-08
2011lincoln-mkz-2011-door-latch-handle-failureDoor latch and interior handle failureLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES152014-12 → 2020-081852026-09-08
2011lincoln-mkz-2011-tire-sidewall-crackingTire sidewall cracking and tread separationTIRES42014-12 → 2023-081852026-09-08
2011lincoln-mkz-2011-brake-pedal-loss-pressureBrake pedal loss of pressure to floorSERVICE BRAKES242015-03 → 2025-061852026-09-08
2011lincoln-mkz-2011-takata-airbag-recall-partsTakata airbag recall parts unavailableAIR BAGS772016-08 → 2022-091852026-09-08
2011lincoln-mkz-2011-water-pump-coolant-intrusionWater pump failure with coolant intrusion into engineENGINE72016-10 → 2024-081852026-09-08
2010lincoln-mkz-2010-brake-pedal-floor-abs-hcuBrake pedal travel to floor from ABS hydraulic control unitSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC362010-08 → 2025-081692026-09-07
2010lincoln-mkz-2010-led-taillight-failureLED taillight and brake light assembly failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING102013-10 → 2020-061692026-09-07
2010lincoln-mkz-2010-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata airbag recall part unavailabilityAIR BAGS902017-02 → 2022-081692026-09-07
2010lincoln-mkz-2010-airbag-nondeployment-crashAir bag non-deployment during crashAIR BAGS62011-06 → 2022-061692026-09-07
2010lincoln-mkz-2010-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration at low speedVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL72011-09 → 2016-011692026-09-07
2010lincoln-mkz-2010-water-pump-failureWater pump failure causing coolant intrusionENGINE42018-03 → 2023-041692026-09-07

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odiquote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Lincoln MKZ [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lincoln/mkz
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_lincoln_mkz_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Lincoln MKZ},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/lincoln/mkz}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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