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3LNHL2GC0BR••••••2011 Lincoln MKZ
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2011 Lincoln MKZ build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
135on the model
36builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 7Electrical System 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashAug 2017
The contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkz. While the contact's wife was driving and attempting to apply the brakes, the brake pedal lowered slowly. The contact stated that his wife struck a flower pot on a nearby lawn and had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The air…
Electrical SystemcrashNov 2012
The contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while she was attempting to park with the brake depressed. The vehicle proceeded to jump over a curb and came to a stop when it crashed into a cement pillar. The contact suffered…
Air BagsMar 2021
My vehicle has a safety recall for a possible exploding driver airbag, recall number 21V158. This recall was issued 3/25/21, about 10 months ago, and the manufacturer still does not have a fix for it. This is unacceptable given the severity of the recall. The NHTSA website…
Air BagsJan 2018
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Maxwell ford (5000 south ih 35 frontage…
Air BagsNov 2017
Takata recall - called dealer (robinson brothers lincoln baton rouge, louisiana) and they told me they did not have the parts at this time and that I should wait for another letter
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3LNHL2GC0BR774771 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.