2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“A few weeks ago the right rear door latch failed and had to be replaced (the door would not stay shut, while parked or during vehicle operation). Today the front right (passenger side) door latch also failed. Same exact issue. This is extremely dangerous as someone could fall out of the car during operation. ***note: we also had this exact issue on a ford fiesta owned by another family member, I'm guessing it the part is the same part or has the same manufacturer*** extremely dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10638816, filed 2014-09, 22,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. While driving 15 MPH, the rear passenger door became ajar. The contact was unable to latch the door. The dealer diagnosed that the door latch mechanism failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10927654, filed 2016-11, 58,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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