2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid problems
The 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has 35 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (37%) concerns brakes. After that come fuel system (9%) and wheels (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 37% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 25 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 72,000 miles. For brakes specifically, the median reported mileage is about 105,000 miles (10 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 7 complaints mention a crash; 4 injuries reported. Its complaints are more severe on average than those of 87% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2014 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid with enough data (13 complaints in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 lincoln mkz hybrid. While stationary, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning after the contact depressed the brake pedal. The contact crashed into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, back, and pelvis. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to santa monica ford lincoln of santa monica, california. The dealer requested that the computer software in the vehicle be examined.
Brakes would not work kept trying using both feet and would not stop car. Ended up hitting truck in rear causing severe damage to my car. I do not want money I want my damages to be paid so mycar will be back like it was before. What can I do when my brakes did not respond to me frantically trying to stop?I was going down an interstate coming up to intersection truck was in front and I slammed into the rear with the front of my mkz.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 lincoln mkz hybrid. While approaching a red light, the contact depressed the brake pedal with full force, but was unable to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle and was also rear ended by another vehicle. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed.
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she stopped the vehicle and turn off and restarted several times and the vehicle regained normal functionality. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pedal had become firm while driving at various speeds.