AI Damage2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and wheels. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 28
- involving a crash
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 46% of all complaints
- 2 Wheels 11% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 7% of all complaints
- 5 Latches, locks, linkages 7% of all complaints
- 6 Seat belts 7% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 7% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 7% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 13 complaints (46% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Wheels: 3 complaints (11% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (7% of all).
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (7% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 2 complaints (7% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 28 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tried to stop at intersection and brakes did not work. Kept pushing down on brake with both feet still could not stop. I slammed into back of a truck at intersectioncausing bad damage to my car. I want ford lincoln motor co. To payfor damages and repair my car.
The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, back, and pelvis. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to santa monica ford lincoln of santa monica, california. The dealer requested that the computer software in the vehicle be examined.
To roll down window). It happens without the solid green icon light on (or ready to drive) and wit no foot on brake pedal.
On january 8, 2015 a second tire blew out causing a near fatal accident. It blew in 20 degree weather with such force as to lift the vehicle off the ground and spin it in the air.
After the water-intrusion events, the vehicle experienced intermittent electrical problems including the passenger-side window not operating, HVAC/air-conditioning controls becoming inoperative, radio/front controls not responding, and at times multiple electrical functions becoming inoperative together.
The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic between neutral(N) and drive(D) because the brakes failed to work as designed.
The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road and turned on the hazard lights.
The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle and the windows would roll up and down independently. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 7,081 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 19% most complained about).
On average one model year of the MKZ Hybrid has 18 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 28, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, wheels, electrical system. Total complaints: 28. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (32%), brake failure (11%), stalls while driving (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.