Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Lincoln MKZ
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Lincoln MKZ has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 97 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 3 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V162000 Front Brake Hoses May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V011000 Brake Light Malfunction and Possible Rollaway Risk NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V331000 Doors May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20E025000 Headlamps May Not Function Properly/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V177000 Doors May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V632000 Steering Gear Motor May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V167000 Steering Wheel may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V210000 Doors may Unexpectedly Open NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V875000 Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V250000 Loss of Power Steering Assist From Salt Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V246000 Doors may Unexpectedly Open NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V597000 Air Bags may not Deploy as Intended NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V164000 Welds on Seat Assemblies may Fail/FMVSS 207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V594000 Transmission can be Shifted out of Park/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Unknown or Other 11 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
Of the 97 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 97 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Lincoln MKZ shows a notable number of complaints and recall campaigns, with 97 owner complaints and 14 recalls. The data indicates issues with steering, brakes, and electrical systems, with limited information on mileage and costs. These concerns suggest below-average reliability for this model.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | 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 inspections
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Battery replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel looseness
- Brake pedal fading
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Engine knocking noises
- Transmission hesitation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.