2015 Lincoln MKZ problems
Owners have filed 106 complaints about the 2015 Lincoln MKZ with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 15.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes at 8.5%.
Complaints106
Crashes5
Fires0
Injuries0
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 15.1% · 16
Service brakes 8.5% · 9
Back over prevention 8.5% · 9
Steering 6.6% · 7
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.6% · 7
Air bags 6.6% · 7
Unknown or other 6.6% · 7
Engine 5.7% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 5 describe a crash.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Lincoln MKZ in this data, 2015 draws comparatively few complaints; 2008 is the outlier year.
Filing volume has held steady, 29 in the last three years against 26 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 47,494 miles.
In owners' own words
The rear backup light to less than adiquate. At night when backing up the light is so dim that I'm unsure if there are no obsticles in the way, like people and cars. A brighter light could avoid backing up accidents and injuries and possible deaths. Electrical system · reported at 25,000 miles
In 20k miles entire car stopped working after in garage over weekend and no lights were on, no issue was found initially but battery was changed once in a new car in less than 2 years. Can can shut off in the middle of driving? Electrical system · reported at 20,978 miles
In under 4 years/50k miles battery has been changed 4 times. Every time the cause is a bad battery and not a draw. There is an underlying issue with the MKZ electrical architecture. Dealer says this is a common problem. Electrical system · reported at 48,989 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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