MYRModel Year Report

2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

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2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:27:40.009Z

Only 26 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 26 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, 2014 highlighted. 2011: 40 complaints 2011 2012: 59 complaints 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 26 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 17 complaints 2017 2018: 2 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaints 2020
2014: 26 complaints
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YearComplaints
201140
201259
201312
201426
201512
20165
201717
20182
20192
20201

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

9 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY
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TRIED TO STOP AT INTERSECTION AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK. KEPT PUSHING DOWN ON BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET STILL COULD NOT STOP. I SLAMMED INTO BACK OF A TRUCK AT INTERSECTIONCAUSING BAD DAMAGE TO MY CAR. I WANT FORD LINCOLN MOTOR CO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190301

BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK KEPT TRYING USING BOTH FEET AND WOULD NOT STOP CAR. ENDED UP HITTING TRUCK IN REAR CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO MY CAR. I DO NOT WANT MONEY I WANT MY DAMAGES TO BE PAID SO MYCAR WILL BE BACK LIKE IT WAS BEFORE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190228

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FULL FORCE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190228

WHEELS

2 of 26 total reports mention: wheels.

CRASH
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ON NOVEMBER 25, 2014 , A RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS REPAIRED BY THE LOCAL LINCOLN DEALERSHIP. ON JANUARY 8, 2015 A SECOND TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING A NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150110

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 26 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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ABOVE IS FIRST TIME NOTED. CAR WILL GO INTO GEAR ON ITS OWN (WHEN THE GREEN BLINKING, OR ACCESSORY LIGHT IS ON CAR'S ENGINE IS NOT ON & NO BRAKE PEDAL PUSHED).

NHTSA ODI report, 20150414

SEAT BELTS

2 of 26 total reports mention: seat belts.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

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

2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2014 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 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 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.