Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Lincoln MKZ
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Lincoln MKZ has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 170 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V158000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21E013000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V081000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V904000 ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V001000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V775000 Air Bag may not Fully Inflate during Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V046000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V384000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14E028000 Driver Side Accessory Floor Mat may Trap Pedal NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 96 complaints
- Service Brakes 26 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 11 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints
Of the 170 complaints on file, 14 report a crash; across all 170 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Lincoln MKZ has an average reliability rating. Despite nine recalls, primarily for airbag issues, complaint data shows limited widespread problems outside of airbags. With only 170 complaints, the evidence for frequent failures is not strong, suggesting reasonable reliability compared to peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $450–$1,000 | very common |
| Brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Exterior lighting | Unknown | $100–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balances
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system service
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Unresponsive brake system
- Headlight failure
- Erratic speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Lincoln MKZ at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.