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2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
24%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 24% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.

“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

“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

“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,800.”

NHTSA complaint #11658567, filed 2025-05, 106,800 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the message Shift System Fault was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop, she shifted into drive, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle responded on the second attempt. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under an unknown recall as the VIN was not included. …”

NHTSA complaint #11515415, filed 2023-04, 70,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017424%
2015215%
201414%
2013215%
201223%

Other parts of the 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Other or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology