2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 24%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 24% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,900 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.
“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“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“There was a recall for a loose steering wheel bolt . The recall was repaired at the dealership but now the steering wheel is loose again. I feel like this issue is grounds for a second recall. Not sure what is going on . Please advise before something bad happens”
NHTSA complaint #11630323, filed 2024-12Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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