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2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid steering problems

19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid32% of all complaints for this model year.

19
Steering complaints
32%
share of all complaints
66,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist and driving track warning lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to his place of employment. The contact stated that after work he started the vehicle and, while…

    filed Dec 1, 2023

  • The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to reverse, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, and the vehicle displayed a message stating "Electric Power Steering Assist Fault". The EPS warning light…

    filed Nov 29, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Steering problems in other MKZ Hybrid years

YearReportsShare
2014 MKZ Hybrid14%
2011 MKZ Hybrid1333%
MKZ Hybrid steering problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.