2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 190,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 3% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 190,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake was inoperable. The Service ABS warning light was illuminated; however, the contact stated that the vehicle was driven to her residence with caution. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact researched and discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) in which her vehicle experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11533308, filed 2023-07, 190,000 miles“While driving on the freeway 50 -60 MPH the car will shut off without warning on the dash is says pull over safely. The car restarts once stopped the key turned off then on. The problem is very dangerous ., especially in heavy traffic.this has happened 7-8 times in the past 2 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11100382, filed 2018-06Related service bulletins
- 10052832Aug 1, 2013Ford: on certain vehicles, fuel economy improvement, powertrain control module calibration when updating pcm and modules sobdm-c and ids software was updated, then r86.01 needs…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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