2017 Lincoln Mkz reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Lincoln Mkz — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 172
- 140 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 67 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 13 reported crashes · 4 injuries · 8 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,921
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Lincoln median
-8
median 180 across 71 Lincoln records
Vs 2015-2019
-126
median 298 complaints in 577 records
Top component share
39%
Engine: 67 complaints
What owners report fails — 2017 Lincoln Mkz
- ENGINE 67
- POWER TRAIN 18
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9
- SERVICE BRAKES 8
4 recalls on record for the 2017 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 18V167000 · 2018 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V390000 · 2018 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQU If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehi
- NHTSA 17V427000 · 2017 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQU If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehi
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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 2017 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Lincoln Mkz reliable?
NHTSA has 172 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Lincoln Mkz and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (67 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Lincoln Mkz units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lincoln Mkz?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (67), power train (18), unknown or other (10), electrical system (9). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Lincoln Mkz?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.