2007 Lincoln MKZ vs 2007 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Lincoln MKZ | 2007 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 259 | 2,003 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 14 | 219 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 124 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,728 mi | 52,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln MKZ | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 1,060 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 248 |
| Air Bags | 184 | 50 |
| Structure | 5 | 184 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 145 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 127 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 124 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0 | 59 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 51 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 13 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 58 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 51 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 17 |
2007 Lincoln MKZ
2007 Toyota Prius
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.