Lincoln MKZ problems
0 safety recalls. 257 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM NOTICE DID NOT GIVE A…
TAKATA RECALL: I'VE BEEN CONTINUOUSLY NOTIFIED THAT THE REMEDY PARTS FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL ARE DELAYED SINCE 2016. I FIND THIS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS EVENT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN HOW LONG IT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FULLY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE…
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Common questions
Is the 2007 Lincoln MKZ reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 257 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Lincoln MKZ is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Lincoln MKZ?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 176 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Lincoln MKZ has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Lincoln MKZ?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 257 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.