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Lincoln Mkz Hev: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2020 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2016 (86/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2016 86 · 2015 86 · 2013 86 · 2014 83

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202064/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

201964/100
Unproven

11 complaints · 0 recalls

201864/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 0 recalls

201780/100
Buy

115 complaints · 0 recalls

201686/100
Buybest year

54 complaints · 0 recalls

201586/100
Buy

76 complaints · 0 recalls

201483/100
Buy

113 complaints · 0 recalls

201386/100
Buy

115 complaints · 0 recalls

201280/100
Buy

204 complaints · 0 recalls

201182/100
Buy

183 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2016?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2016 Lincoln Mkz Hev’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2020 Lincoln Mkz Hev head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Lincoln Mkz Hev as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.