2017 Lincoln MKZ Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 137 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Lincoln MKZ overview page.
What owners report
“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…”NHTSA complaint 11697281 — filed 11/03/2025
“Total engine failure due to coolant leaking into it. 2023 investigation on this same situation, whats the outcome”NHTSA complaint 11694272 — filed 10/18/2025
“Incident Summary â Vehicle Fire Date of Incident: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Context: I was driving to a scheduled service appointment for my car at…”NHTSA complaint 11686775 — filed 09/12/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Lincoln MKZ have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Lincoln MKZ: 75 of 137 complaints on file (54.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 Lincoln MKZ have in total?
137 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
