MYRModel Year Report

2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

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2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:27:37.568Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2011: 40 complaints 2011 2012: 59 complaints 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 26 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 17 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaints 2020
2013: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
201140
201259
201312
201426
201512
20165
201717
20182
20192
20201

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

3 of 12 total reports mention: steering.

STRUCTURE

2 of 12 total reports mention: structure.

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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, 20180107

POWER TRAIN

2 of 12 total reports mention: power train.

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CAR JUST ONE YEAR OLD AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20141204

WHEELS

1 of 12 total reports mentions: wheels.

TIRES

1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20150227 — EA (closed 20151113)

Door Latch Failure

I 20191219 — RQ (closed 20220207)

Door Latch Failures

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20220808 — RQ (closed 20230324)

Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 25% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.