2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 5% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,700 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a Lincoln Mkz Hybrid (2011). I have what I consider a safety failure/hazard. The driver's side door lock/latch failed and I have been unable to open the door from the inside. I have to open the window and open the door by way of the outside handle. In an emergency, if the electrical system was inoperable, a driver would be trapped in the vehicle because the windows would not open and the seat could not move back, thus, potentially trapping a driver.”
NHTSA complaint #10663452, filed 2014-12, 80,000 miles“3/5/14 driver and passenger climate control seats are inoperative. No indicator light after pressing buttons. Took to dealer 3/12/14. From dealer writeup: verified climate controlled seats are inop. Self tested, could not communicate with dcsm module. Ran oasis, no messages match concern. Performed symptom chart to pinpoint tests concluding a bad dcsm module and main connector was melted. Replaced connector and checked all circuits, ok. Replaced module and rechecked operation for both sats, ok. Returned car to dealer on 3/17/14. …”
NHTSA complaint #10578337, filed 2014-04, 79,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10174404Apr 27, 2020Some 2010-2012 Fusion hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), 2010-2011 Milan HEV and 2011-2012 MKZ HEV vehicles may experience reduced electric vehicle operation and increased gasoline…
- 10058453May 1, 2015Ford/lincoln: when flat towing vehicle, battery will drain, due to manual instruction of key remaining in accessory position. Model 2010-13 fusion, 2010-11 milan, 2011-12 mkz.
- 10055314Jul 28, 2011Fusion hybrid, lincoln mkz, mercury milan 2010-2011 may exhibit wrench light on with no driveability concerns, no diagnostic trouble code.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
18 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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