2014 Lincoln Mkz: Problems & Reliability
NOT FLAGGED2014 Lincoln MKZ: NOT FLAGGED — 0 owner complaints.
The Lincoln MKZ isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2014 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 4th of 12 model years from 2009 to 2020.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2009–2020 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
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NHTSA complaints
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Model years compared
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Service bulletins
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Recall campaigns
2014 Lincoln MKZ recalls
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ.
2014 Lincoln MKZ service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 142 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2014 — close to the 132 of the median MKZ year from 2009 to 2020. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (47), powertrain / transmission (29), engine & cooling (22). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2014 vs. the year before and after
From the 2013 to the 2014, owner complaints stayed at zero. The 2015 that followed stayed at zero.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 MKZ | AVOID | 0 | 159 | 0 | — |
| 2014 (this page) | — | 0 | 142 | 0 | — |
| 2015 MKZ | — | 0 | 139 | 0 | — |
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FAQ
Is the 2014 Lincoln MKZ reliable?
2014 Lincoln MKZ: NOT FLAGGED — 0 owner complaints. The Lincoln MKZ isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2014 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 4th of 12 model years from 2009 to 2020.
What are the most common 2014 Lincoln MKZ problems?
Owner complaints for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ aren't concentrated in one component; 142 manufacturer service bulletins are on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2014 Lincoln MKZ have?
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ. Recall status is VIN-specific, so still check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the model is ranked on complaint and bulletin volume until the verdict engine scores it. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.