How common are steering problems on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?

Steering accounts for 19 of the 59 total complaints filed for the 2012 model year, or 32% of all complaints, the largest share among the model years listed.

Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?

This data lists no related recalls for the 2012 MKZ Hybrid's steering complaints, though several owner complaints reference a recall (NHTSA ID 15v340000) that they believe applied to other 2012 MKZ Hybrid vehicles but not their own.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among steering complaints for the 2012 MKZ Hybrid is 63,000 miles, though some owners reported failures as early as 11,200 miles.

Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the reported steering complaints for the 2012 MKZ Hybrid.

Is the steering problem specific to the 2012 model year?

No. The 2011 MKZ Hybrid shows 13 steering complaints (33% share), close to the 2012 figure, while later years like 2013 (3 complaints) and 2017 (4 complaints) show far fewer.

2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Steering Problems

Steering complaints make up 19 of 59 total complaints (32%) for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, the highest share of any model year for this component. Median mileage at failure is 63,000 miles, and no related recall is listed in this data despite several owners referencing one.

Steering complaints: 19; 32% of 59
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 63,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Power steering assist fails suddenly with no warning, often accompanied by a 'service steering' or 'service power steering now' message on the dash.
Steering wheel becomes very difficult to turn in either direction once the failure occurs, sometimes at highway speeds like 55 mph.
Failure has occurred at very low mileage, including one report at 11,200 miles just two years after purchase.
Some owners report the engine stalling along with loss of steering and braking while driving around 50 mph.
Multiple owners mention a steering-related recall on 'other' or 'similar' 2012 MKZ Hybrid vehicles, but state their own car was not covered.
One owner was quoted about $2,100 to replace the steering assembly and electronic steering motor sensor after failure.

When 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 16, 2013, latest Dec 1, 2023.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2013 to Dec 2023; peak Sep 2013 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by MKZ Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201113 (33%)
201219 (32%)
20133 (25%)
20141 (4%)
20150 (0%)
20160 (0%)
20174 (24%)
20180 (0%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering problems on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?: Steering accounts for 19 of the 59 total complaints filed for the 2012 model year, or 32% of all complaints, the largest share among the model years listed.
Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?: This data lists no related recalls for the 2012 MKZ Hybrid's steering complaints, though several owner complaints reference a recall (NHTSA ID 15v340000) that they believe applied to other 2012 MKZ Hybrid vehicles but not their own.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among steering complaints for the 2012 MKZ Hybrid is 63,000 miles, though some owners reported failures as early as 11,200 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the reported steering complaints for the 2012 MKZ Hybrid.
Is the steering problem specific to the 2012 model year?: No. The 2011 MKZ Hybrid shows 13 steering complaints (33% share), close to the 2012 figure, while later years like 2013 (3 complaints) and 2017 (4 complaints) show far fewer.