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2017 Lincoln Mkz Hev
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
115 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 21, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Engine problems dominate (43% of complaints, typically reported near 59k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#156 of 468Among the 2017 models with a matured record, the 2017 Lincoln Mkz Hev ranks #156, scoring higher than 64% of them. See the 2017 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
5/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2017 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 11%
2 open NHTSA defect investigations on file, separate from the recalls above.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2017 Lincoln Mkz Hev, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Brakes (17) · Transmission & drivetrain (16) · Engine & cooling (11) · Steering (8)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Engine
43%50 complaints · typically near 59k mi · 18 in the last 2 years
“I am paying on a 2017 Lincoln MKZ with total engine failure due to coolant leaking into it. I am aware that NHTSA in early October 2023 there was an investigation into…”
Brakes
15%17 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the reca…”
Transmission & drivetrain
14%16 complaints · 6 in the last 2 years
“Transmission slipping, side airbags deployed, seatbelt cut, TPMS light on, unsafe to drive.”
Engine & cooling
10%11 complaints · 6 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a…”
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Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Lincoln before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report engine problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 59k miles). Has this car shown any engine symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report brakes problems more than anything else. Has this car shown any brakes symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
Check the VIN for open recalls
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.