2011 Lincoln MKZ Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,742miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 3% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,742 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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“2011 Lincoln MKZ AWD, 25000 miles. The plastic sheath that covers the transmission shift cable split in two. The split is located on the cable between the engine and firewall. preventing the driver from being able to shift the automatic transmission into Park and then later could no longer shift into any gear position. The metal cable and braid remained intact.”
NHTSA complaint #11758814, filed 2026-08Related service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 | 9 | 25% |
| 2017 | 24 | 17% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 | 15 | 14% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ
66 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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