MYRModel Year Report

2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

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2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:27:39.165Z

Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 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
2017: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
201140
201259
201312
201426
201512
20165
201717
20182
20192
20201

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

4 of 17 total reports mention: steering.

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WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT TIRES ABRUPTLY PULL LEFT OR RIGHT, REGARDLESS OF STEERING WHEEL POSITION (STRAIGHT OR TURNING), SPEED (25MPH OR 65MPH), OR ROAD CONDITIONS (SMOOTH OR BUMPY).

NHTSA ODI report, 20190110

POWER TRAIN

4 of 17 total reports mention: power train.

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VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO START ON 4 DIFFERENT EVENTS OVER A 6 MONTH PERIOD. NO POWER TO THE VEHICLE AFTER HAVING IT PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. EVENT DATES ARE: 12/12/16; 01/04/17; 3/2/17; 3/22/17.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170323

ENGINE

3 of 17 total reports mention: engine.

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VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO START ON 4 DIFFERENT EVENTS OVER A 6 MONTH PERIOD. NO POWER TO THE VEHICLE AFTER HAVING IT PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. EVENT DATES ARE: 12/12/16; 01/04/17; 3/2/17; 3/22/17.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170323

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

WHEELS

1 of 17 total reports mentions: wheels.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20220808 — RQ (closed 20230324)

Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2017 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 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 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.