2011 Lincoln MKZ Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 15% of its 145 total complaints for the year. Owners commonly report the brake pedal sinking or going to the floor, sometimes with ABS warning lights, at a median mileage of 94,070. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 22
- 15% of 145
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 94,070 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal sinks slowly or drops suddenly toward the floor while driving at various speeds, sometimes forcing use of the emergency brake to stop.
- Loss of brake pressure occurs with dashboard warnings such as ABS, traction control, and a wrench or service icon appearing at the same time.
- Some drivers report the brakes failing intermittently over repeated occasions, with one owner noting it happened multiple times over a two-year span.
- A few complaints describe brake failure leading to a crash, including striking a stationary object after the pedal lowered unexpectedly.
- One complaint noted the vehicle pulling hard to one side when the brakes were applied, suggesting uneven front brake performance.
- Some owners found no fluid leaks despite the sudden loss of brake pressure, pointing to a hydraulic or internal system fault rather than an external leak.
When 2011 Lincoln MKZ brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 12, 2015, latest Jun 21, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by MKZ model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2011 Lincoln MKZ have?
- NHTSA lists 22 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ, which is 15% of all 145 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints on the 2011 Lincoln MKZ.
- At what mileage do 2011 Lincoln MKZ brake problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 94,070 miles.
- What do owners describe when the brakes fail on the 2011 MKZ?
- Owners describe the brake pedal sinking or going to the floor, sometimes with ABS or wrench warning lights, and in a few cases a crash or use of the emergency brake to stop the vehicle.
- How does the 2011 MKZ compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2011 MKZ has 22 brake complaints (15% share), similar to 2012's 22 complaints (15%), but fewer than 2010's 39 complaints (23% share) among the years listed.