2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 56 and ranks 5th worst out of 10 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 17 complaints, no recalls, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths tied to this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 56/100
- #5 of 10 MKZ Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 17
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 40
- 41 city / 38 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine4 (24%)
- Other4 (24%)
- Steering4 (24%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (24%)
- Brakes3 (18%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (12%)
- Electrical System1 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (6%)
- Fuel System1 (6%)
- Structure & Body1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the engine failing to start repeatedly after sitting overnight in the garage, with repeat failures over several months.
- Owners describe abnormal noise from the front and rear brakes after rain or overnight parking, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
- Steering has been reported to pull abruptly left or right regardless of steering wheel position, speed, or road surface, sometimes with false hands-off-wheel alerts.
- Some owners report corrosion along the seams where the hood and doors meet, described as severe enough to require part replacement.
- At higher mileage, owners report an engine overheating warning tied to misfiring and coolant intrusion into a cylinder.
- Owners describe a 'Shift System Fault' message and the vehicle failing to move into drive on the first attempt.
2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 41 MPG
- Highway
- 38 MPG
- Combined
- 40 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,600
- 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.
2017 compared with other MKZ Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2017 MKZ Hybrid a Complaint Index of 56 and a Caution verdict, ranking 5th worst among the 10 model years with data. It has fewer complaints (17) than the worst years like 2012 (59) but more than the best years like 2018 (2).
- What problems does the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have?
- NHTSA complaints cite Engine, Steering, and Transmission & Powertrain issues most often, each accounting for 24% of complaints, followed by Brakes at 18%.
- Does the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls specifically logged for the 2017 model year, though some owners referenced a brake-related recall campaign (23V162000) in their complaints.
- Which Lincoln MKZ Hybrid years are worse than 2017?
- NHTSA data shows 2011 (Complaint Index 78), 2012 (89), and 2014 (100) all rank worse than 2017's Complaint Index of 56.
- How much mileage do 2017 MKZ Hybrid problems show up at?
- Median mileage at failure across all reported complaints for the 2017 model is 69,000 miles, though specific areas like Steering showed issues around 17,900 miles.