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Model Year Problem Record

Lincoln MKZ 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

141Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
24Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine87 complaints

87 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train24 complaints

24 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V427000, 18V390000.

Brakes16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V162000.

Unknown Or Other12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V167000.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V427000Reported July 6, 2017 - 6,026 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 6,026 vehicles across all affected models.

18V167000Reported March 12, 2018 - 1,301,986 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,301,986 vehicles across all affected models.

18V390000Reported June 11, 2018 - 25 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 25 vehicles across all affected models.

23V162000Reported March 10, 2023 - 1,280,726 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,280,726 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

RQ22004Opened August 8, 2022 - Closed March 24, 2023

Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 23V162000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20174
20184
20195
20205
20217
202212
202321
202424
202532
202627
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.