42 problems have been reported for the 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. The following chart shows the 8 most common problems for 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 18 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (11 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag | |
| Steering | |
| Equipment | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Suspension | |
| Seats | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Electrical System |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid in the United States are 4,803 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Lincoln Mkz Hybrid owners in the last 14 years is 42, and the age of the vehicle is 14, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 42 / 4,803 / 14 * 1000 = 0.62.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Lincoln Mkz Hybrid model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid in 2011.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Lincoln Mkz Hybrid, the following table can be used to compare the 2011 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid with the Lincoln Mkz Hybrid from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2011 Mkz Hybrid is 42 while the average number of problems reported for the 7 model years of the Lincoln Mkz Hybrid is 26.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2017 Mkz Hybrid | |
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| 2011 Mkz Hybrid |