2013 Lincoln Mkz reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2013 Lincoln Mkz from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 146
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 17 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 12
- see below
- Reported harm
- 9 reported crashes · 6 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#3,257
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Lincoln median
-34
median 180 across 71 Lincoln records
Vs 2011-2015
-149
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
12%
Electrical System: 17 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Lincoln Mkz
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17
- STEERING 16
- POWER TRAIN 15
- SEAT BELTS 12
- STRUCTURE:BODY 10
12 recalls on record for the 2013 Lincoln Mkz
- NHTSA 23V162000 · 2023 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the r
- NHTSA 20V331000 · 2020 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicl
- NHTSA 19V632000 · 2019 · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering ass
- NHTSA 16V875000 · 2017 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an
- NHTSA 17V210000 · 2017 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicl
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2013 Lincoln Mkz
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Lincoln Mkz units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Lincoln Mkz reliable?
NHTSA has 146 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Lincoln Mkz and 12 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (17 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Lincoln Mkz units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lincoln Mkz?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (17), steering (16), power train (15), seat belts (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Lincoln Mkz?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2013 Lincoln Mkz. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.