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Lincoln MKZ

2011 only

172 classified complaints 5 recalls

2011 Lincoln MKZ have 172 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 42,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lincoln MKZ report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2011 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 68 complaints

Median onset: 42,500 miles. 4.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 17 complaints

Median onset: 46,745 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 13 complaints

Median onset: 101,484 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 11 complaints

Median onset: 92,000 miles. 9.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 9 complaints

Median onset: 74,500 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 8 complaints

Median onset: 70,578 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 6 complaints

Median onset: 116,435 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 5 complaints

Median onset: 75,280 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2011 model year. See the full Lincoln MKZ report for every year and full specs/safety data.