2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 10 MKZ Hybrid years
The 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 100, the highest of all 10 model years covered, ranking it worst (rank 1) with a verdict of Avoid. Brakes drove 48% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 105,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 38
- 38 city / 37 hwy
Top 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes13 (48%)
- Engine3 (11%)
- Fuel System3 (11%)
- Structure & Body3 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (11%)
- Other2 (7%)
- Seat Belts2 (7%)
- Electrical System1 (4%)
- Steering1 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report brakes failing to stop the car despite pressing the pedal with both feet, leading to rear-end collisions.
- Some describe the vehicle rapidly accelerating on its own while stationary after depressing the brake pedal, resulting in a crash.
- Rear tires reportedly blew out unexpectedly, in one case lifting the vehicle off the ground and spinning it.
- Owners report the car rolling on its own or shifting into gear without the driver pressing the brake, even when the engine was off.
- Some describe repeated tire failures over the life of a lease, with tires needing replacement multiple times from minor road hazards.
- Owners report delays receiving parts for a front passenger seat belt restraint recall, with no repair date available for months.
2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 38 MPG
- Highway
- 37 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.
2014 compared with other MKZ Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2014 model has a Complaint Index of 100, the highest among the 10 model years with data, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other MKZ Hybrid years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
- Brakes account for 48% of complaints (13 of 27), with a median failure mileage of 105,000 miles. Engine, fuel system, structure and body, and suspension issues each account for 11% of complaints.
- Does the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls specifically logged for the 2014 model year in this data, and 0 of those are do-not-drive recalls. However, sample complaints reference recall campaigns 16S42 and 17V210000 related to seat belts and latches/locks.
- How does the 2014 model compare to other Lincoln MKZ Hybrid years?
- The 2014 model's Complaint Index of 100 is higher than every other year listed, including 2012 (89), 2011 (78), and 2017 (56), making 2014 the worst-ranked year in this dataset.
- Were there any injuries reported for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
- NHTSA complaints for this year report 4 injuries and 6 crashes, with no fires or deaths recorded.