2018 Lincoln

MKZ Hybrid FWD

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Lincoln MKZ: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 38 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 41 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 40 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $1,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 222 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 9/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 7/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 194 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 112 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 3,909 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol: 99 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol: 12 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Optional
Lane-departure warning: Optional
Recalls: 2
Owner complaints: 26
Reported injuries: 1

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

POWER TRAIN24%
ENGINE21%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 33 total.

Lincoln MKZ: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds
RQ22004opened Aug 8, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 6 yr / 70k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.