2018 Lincoln MKZ Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Lincoln MKZ, 3% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.
“Rear lift gate assembly center LED strip is filled with water. This causes an electrical short condition that results in the reverse lights to be on at all times when driving. Vehicle will not pass ma inspection and has been cited for this infraction. No damage to lift gate, either a part or manufacturing defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11265585, filed 2019-10, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 5 | 6% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 12 | 11% |
| 2012 | 10 | 7% |
| 2011 | 10 | 7% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Lincoln MKZ
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology