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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2010 Lincoln MKZ vs 2010 Toyota Prius

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2010 Lincoln MKZ2010 Toyota Prius
NHTSA complaints1692,820
Recall campaigns710
Service bulletins (TSBs)28387
Investigations34
Crash reports14183
Fire reports013
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2150
Median reported incident mileage72,233 mi8,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLincoln MKZToyota Prius
Service Brakes, Hydraulic11849
Service Brakes26591
Service Brakes, Electric1502
Vehicle Speed Control10287
Electrical System10192
Air Bags9684
Exterior Lighting11148
Engine5140

Symptoms owners describe

Hesitation / surging0401
Brake problems0320
Stalling095
Loss of power040
Oil consumption038
Check engine light031
Vibration / shaking028
Clunking / rattling020

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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.