2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
2 of 2 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Brakes fade while waiting for stop lights, sometimes break petal all way up and other times half way up. You never know how far the petal will be when stopping, up or half way down. Fades when waiting, put in neutral if long light.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-16
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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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
2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2018 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 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 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.