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Lincoln MKZ HybridModel year report

2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
69,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
40 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 41 city / 38 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 4 complaints (24% of the total), followed by steering (4) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 69,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 54 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “Vehicle has failed to start on 4 different events over a 6 month period. No power to the vehicle after having it parked in the garage overnight. Event dates are: 12/12/16; 01/04/17; 3/2/17; 3/22/17.”

NHTSA complaint #10968016, filed 2017-03, 2,800 miles

Steering: “While driving the front tires abruptly pull left or right, regardless of steering wheel position (straight or turning), speed (25mph or 65mph), or road conditions (smooth or bumpy). Also, received random alerts to keep hands on the steering wheel when my hands had never left the steering wheel. The alerts stopped but the steering/wheel position issue remains.”

NHTSA complaint #11166351, filed 2019-01, 17,900 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Vehicle began to feel as if it was losing the ability to get any power to the engine. I would push the pedal to accelerate but even fully compressed the vehicle would not go above 30mph. I attempted to drive the vehicle in to be inspected at a dealership and while on the way the steering wheel completely locked and an Emergency Light appeared on the dashboard stating Safely Park Vehicle . It was a Horrifying Experience to be driving In traffic and lose control of the vehicle but luckily I was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road to safety without crashing! …”

NHTSA complaint #11678937, filed 2025-08

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11525959, filed 2023-06

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 85,000 miles.

13%0–1013%10–250%25–5038%50–7525%75–10013%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 69,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2017201920222023620242025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
MKZ Hybrid FWD2.0L 4-cyl · hybridCVT413840$1,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 54 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 54 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20171769,0000—40—Rising
2016763,9000—40—Not enough data
20151315,4000—40—Not enough data
20142870,0000—3850 · TypicalRising
20131350,0000—38—Not enough data
20125960,0000—3867 · MoreRising
20114072,1000—386 · FewerRising

All Lincoln MKZ Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 4 complaints (24% of the total), followed by steering with 4.

Has the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (MKZ Hybrid FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 40 mpg combined, 41 city and 38 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 69,000 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 85,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.