2016 Lincoln MKZ problems and complaints
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lincoln MKZ. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (14), Steering (12), Electrical System (11).
Key takeaways
- 64 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 14 | 22% |
| Steering | 12 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 17% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 14% |
| Engine | 6 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 9% |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 8% |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 6% |
| Wheels | 3 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | 3% |
| Structure | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-21
Catalytic Converter P0420 issue that cannot be fixed.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-07-15
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the brake light had remained illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the vehicle was unoccupied. In addition, the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the gear sh...
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-06-25
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear passenger's side door independently unlatched and opened. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to close the door, the door failed to close or latch as intended. The contac...
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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.