2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
78/100
#3 most-complained of 10 MKZ Hybrid years
The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid ranks 3rd-worst out of 10 model years, with a Complaint Index of 78 and 40 NHTSA complaints. Airbags (45%) and Steering (33%) are the top reported problem areas, with steering failures reported at a median of 68,350 miles.
- Complaints
- 40
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 38
- 41 city / 35 hwy
Top 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags18 (45%)
- Steering13 (33%)
- Brakes4 (10%)
- Other4 (10%)
- Electrical System3 (8%)
- Structure & Body3 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (5%)
What owners report
- Power steering assist cuts out suddenly at low speeds, sometimes with a dashboard message reading "power steering assist fault."
- Owners describe steering loss recurring intermittently, sometimes requiring the engine to be turned off and restarted several times before assist returns.
- One owner reported the power steering failure caused the vehicle to crash into a curb on three separate occasions.
- Driver and passenger climate-controlled seats stopped working with no indicator light, traced to a faulty module and connector.
- A door lock/latch failed, trapping the driver inside unless the window was opened to reach the outside handle.
- Owners reported delays getting the Takata airbag recall completed due to parts unavailability.
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 41 MPG
- Highway
- 35 MPG
- Combined
- 38 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other MKZ Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Should I avoid the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
- Compared with other MKZ Hybrid model years, the 2011 ranks 3rd-worst out of 10, with a Complaint Index of 78 and a verdict of Avoid. Its main issues involve airbags and steering complaints.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2011 MKZ Hybrid?
- Airbags account for 45% of complaints and Steering accounts for 33%, based on NHTSA data. Steering complaints show a median failure mileage of 68,350.
- Does the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls specifically logged for this model year in this dataset, though owner complaints reference the Takata airbag recall affecting this vehicle.
- How does 2011 compare to other MKZ Hybrid years?
- The 2012 model year is worse with a Complaint Index of 89, while 2016 is much better at 33. The 2011 sits at 78, ranking 3rd-worst overall.