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2011 Lincoln MKZ Electrical system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
6%of 145 total for the year
Median mileage
38,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 6% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.

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 hybrid mode does not work anymore after 9 years. The vehicle hesitates upon acceleration. It will only run on the internal combustion engine even though the battery is fully charged. Ford knows about the problem as noted in their oasis 8922.”

NHTSA complaint #11311088, filed 2020-02, 120,000 miles

“Display in dashboard displayed blindspot not available . Simultaneously, the blind spot warning light on passenger (right) side came on and would not go off for several minutes. Warning message in dashboard display went off on its own, but indicator light will not come on with vehicle in the blind spot.”

NHTSA complaint #10567919, filed 2014-03, 30,742 miles

“Just over 5 yr warranty and only 39k miles of 50k warranty, when parked, driver's door locking system stopped working preventing driver from opening door to exit without rolling down window with extreme difficulty and/or inability in pulling outside door handle. To exit in nml case or in case of collision. Lincoln svc rep states it is a normal occurrence and will cost $480.00 plus to repair because it is just outside of the 5 year.warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10914827, filed 2016-10, 38,000 miles

“At 44k mils, passenger seat switch & motor w/track malfunctioned for seat seldom used. Rpr cost reduced to $1145 due to inadequate diagnosis & 10 day wait for return of wrong parts and dealer sublets, prior electrical failure of driver door latch & locking mechanism at 39k miles both occurrences after 5 year warranty but substantialy prior to 50k mile warranty. Caruso Lincoln dealer was able to get warranty repair done on door problem. I did not even attempt warranty repair on seat problem preferring to pay and pay off vehicle asap and rid myself of it.”

NHTSA complaint #11003730, filed 2017-07, 44 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ. While the driver was attempting to open the front driver's door, there were flames on the door panel. The driver extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. A fire report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11032637, filed 2017-10, 84,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019314%
201826%
2017107%
20161117%
20151619%
20141718%
20131716%
201296%
201186%
2010106%
200933%
200883%
200773%

Other parts of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ

Air bags
66 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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