Is the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

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2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:39.213Z

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 13
Recalls: 0
Investigations: 5
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2013: 13 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2011	40
2012	59
2013	13
2014	28
2015	13
2016	6
2017	17
2018	2
2019	2
2020	1

Known problem areas

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

3 of 13 total reports mention: steering.

Structure

2 of 13 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

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The panoramic sunroof is delaminating. And area along the left edge of the sunroof, on the drivers side of the car just above the drivers head, is beginning to delaminate on the interior surface.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-07

Power train

2 of 13 total reports mention: power train.

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Car just one year old and transmission needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-04

Electrical system

2 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system.

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All dashboard warning lights come on simultaneously, randomly/without warning. This also affected the cruise control activation along with the vehicle lane change warning sensors becoming non-operational.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-19

Also filed under Lane departure

Latches/locks/linkages

2 of 13 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

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A few weeks ago the right rear door latch failed and had to be replaced (The door would not stay shut, while parked or during vehicle operation). Today the front right (Passenger side) door latch also failed. Same exact issue.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-24

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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2015-02-27Engineering analysisClosed 2015-11-13 Door Latch Failure
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2019-12-19Recall queryClosed 2022-02-07 Door Latch Failures
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2022-08-08Recall queryClosed 2023-03-24 Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

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Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?: The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have?: No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.