What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation MKZ Hybrid?

Front 3/4 view of a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

The 2nd generation MKZ Hybrid (2013—2015) has 18 owner complaints, mostly about engine problems. Overall it ranks 17th in reliability out of 24 eligible Lincoln generations.

Reliability rankings are based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average score for a Lincoln generation is 3.62, while this generation comes in at 4.63.

Compare With Other MKZ Hybrid Generations

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks

Years to Avoid

2nd Generation MKZ Hybrid Key Numbers

  1. 3 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 18 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 17th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 24 eligible generations.