2012 Lincoln MKZ Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 15%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,898miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ, 15% of the 146 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,898 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver door pops open when the car is in motion and has been doing this since I bought it 3 years ago in may. But apparently it isn't a recall. I'm actually scared to drive it the car had 54,000 miles and 59,000 5 thousand miles in three years. Can max said it would be repaired free of charge they lied. This is a problem and I've talked to other MKZ owners who say they fixed the car and paid for it.”
NHTSA complaint #11385975, filed 2021-01, 54,000 miles“I was on a city street making a left turn when I was hit by a barreling car after he hit me once then he backed up and hit me again to push me out of the way he took off then my car accelerated going up curbs the steering an brakes did not work it took two of us to avoid a brick wall after pulling the emergency brake twice it finally stopped with a bang”
NHTSA complaint #10925131, filed 2016-11, 21,000 miles“Driver side door handle/lock not operating - very very hard to get door handle/lock to unlock and allow me to exit car thru driver side door. Even fob would not work properly to unlock door to allow exit. This could be a very serious safety factor in the event of a collision especially if it resulted in a fire. This happened for the fist time on 2/17/17 when I arrived at work and has continued since.”
NHTSA complaint #10957379, filed 2017-02, 29,798 miles“I got to work and I couldn't open my driver's side door to exit the car. I tried locking and unlocking, using the key fab to lock and unlock and eventually I had to climb over the passenger seat and exit via the passenger door.”
NHTSA complaint #10730325, filed 2015-06, 34,000 miles“While driving around 40 MPH a ding and then red triangle appeared with message to safely stop, felt as if engine completely shut down with no other warning. I have already had one air bag replaced and now have been informed the driver side needs to also be replaced so this is not a good time for car engine to shut off in middle of driving. Thankfully not on interstate. This is not the first time something similar happened with brakes and power steering locking a few months prior to this. I can't get appointment at dealer until mid may but was told there were no problems like this reported. …”
NHTSA complaint #11414517, filed 2021-04, 136,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 19% |
| 2018 | 5 | 14% |
| 2017 | 12 | 9% |
| 2016 | 6 | 9% |
| 2015 | 7 | 8% |
| 2014 | 11 | 11% |
| 2013 | 9 | 8% |
| 2012 | 22 | 15% |
| 2011 | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ
68 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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