2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MKZ Hybrid years
- Not enough data 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. That ranks 8th out of 10 MKZ Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 12,368 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 12,368 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 36,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures (RQ22004) — opened Aug 8, 2022, closed Mar 24, 2023, led to recall 23V162000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving 15-20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle was slow to respond. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle however while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop as needed…
Brakes fade while waiting for stop lights, sometimes break petal all way up and other times half way up. You never know how far the petal will be when stopping, up or half way down. Fades when waiting, put in neutral if long light.
Other Lincoln MKZ Hybrid years
← 2017 MKZ Hybrid · 2019 MKZ Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 MKZ Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 MKZ Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 MKZ Hybrid | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 MKZ Hybrid | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 MKZ Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 MKZ Hybrid | 28 | 0 |
| 2013 MKZ Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 MKZ Hybrid | 59 | 0 |
| 2011 MKZ Hybrid | 40 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MKZ Hybrid model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.