2017 Lincoln MKZ Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train 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
“Torque converter is going oitvluckly caught it in time before it locked up and caused a crash. There are numerous other vins recalled for the…”NHTSA complaint 11691274 — filed 10/03/2025
“The torque converter/flex plate is bad rattles and apoarently can cause an accident. There are recalls for this same year same motor and midel but…”NHTSA complaint 11688211 — filed 09/18/2025
“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.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Lincoln MKZ have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Lincoln MKZ: 20 of 137 complaints on file (14.6%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
