2011 Lincoln MKZ problems and complaints
Owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (84), Steering (32), Service Brakes (25).
Key takeaways
- 185 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 84 | 45% |
| Steering | 32 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 14% |
| Structure | 11 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 5% |
| Engine | 10 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4% |
| Tires | 5 | 3% |
| Power Train | 4 | 2% |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| 2011 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-22
2011 Lincoln MKZ AWD, 25000 miles. The plastic sheath that covers the transmission shift cable split in two. The split is located on the cable between the engine and firewall. preventing the driver from being able to shift the automatic transmission into Park and then later could no longer shift into any gear position....
Electrical System,structure - filed 2025-08-14
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The contact's spouse stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact's spouse started the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the interior seal of the driver's door, located by the rocker panel. The contact's spouse stated that the flames were not severe. The contact’s spou...
Steering - filed 2025-08-07
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring an increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The EPS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the deale...
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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.