2010 Lincoln MKZ problems and complaints
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (96), Service Brakes (41), Hydraulic (12).
Key takeaways
- 170 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 96 | 56% |
| Service Brakes | 41 | 24% |
| Hydraulic | 12 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 6% |
| Engine | 5 | 3% |
| Power Train | 4 | 2% |
| Structure | 4 | 2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 2% |
| Seats | 3 | 2% |
| Air | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Lincoln MKZ 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-10-16
The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while depressing th...
Tires - filed 2026-03-31
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2025-08-07
The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and the Traction Control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the ABS had failed and needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted, but the ve...
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More for the 2010 Lincoln MKZ
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.