2009 Lincoln MKZ Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -18 City / 24 -28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
263
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Maria A
The speaker system. Same company used in movie theaters.
No complaints. Completely loaded and very comfortable. Thx speaker system is a bonus. Cooled seats is great for summer days with the sun beating on the leather seats.
accountCircle Jeff A
The best luxury car on the market.
It is a comfortable luxury vehicle that performs well. I have had very few problems with it. The front seats are both heated and cooled which is nice in the climate here. The sync system is really nice for me as a salesman who is on the road and the phone constantly.
accountCircle Karly R
One important thing others should know about the car is that it is very spacious. There is a lot of room for guests which I find important.
I really love my vehicle. The only problems I have are because the car is about 10 years old. The inside of the car is very comfortable, it also looks very nice on the inside. The car is very reliable, I have not had many problems and it drives well.
accountCircle Lisa C
Safe to drive; good maintenance record.
Requires very little maintenance Fun to drive, good gas mileage, nice trunk size. Small back seat with not enough leg room.
accountCircle Courtney S
My jeep portrays my personality.
I love how my Lincoln drives! It is a powerful but smooth ride and its pretty good on gas. I also like the dual heated/cooled seats.
accountCircle Madeline S
Very nice car on the inside and out.
It is great. It is drives smoothly and it is quiet on the inside and it has hands free Bluetooth. It has a nice leather interior with heated and cooled seats and the details inside look very sleek. The outside also looks very sleek and it is a nice gold and silver color.
accountCircle Tonya L
It operates luxuriously in its luxury.
Reliable and affordable for a luxury vehicle. Only drawback is it took 9 years for the airbag recall to be completed; and, we believe that it was only completed then because the dmv forced Lincoln dealers to pay for rental vehicles until the airbags were replaced. But then that sucked because they forced you to get full coverage insurance on their rental cars. Other than that, I love my car!
accountCircle John Doe
Dependability
Drove well in very bad winter conditions.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Amanda G
The back seat that the kids ride in , Don't have a lot of leg room
The car has been great other than the fact that the car won't stay in line , I'm steadily having to get new tires and it's always recalls on it

Lincoln MKZ Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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4dr Sdn FWD
263 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr Sdn AWD
263 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats
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2009 Lincoln MKZ Owner Reviews

4.55
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5 stars 60%
4 stars 35%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Maria A on March 11, 2021
The speaker system. Same company used in movie theaters.
No complaints. Completely loaded and very comfortable. Thx speaker system is a bonus. Cooled seats is great for summer days with the sun beating on the leather seats.
accountCircle Lisa C on March 1, 2021
Great, comfortable, dependable car!
Great, low maintenance vehicle. Comfortable ride. Great features. Sporty. Not ideal for car seats or grandkids. Comfortable ride for long trips. Very dependable. Never had any mechanical issues. Have over 100, 000 miles and still going strong. Good car for me.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Jean L.

This car is great. I have had no problems with it Aside from one recall, the only things done to it is regular oil changes and maintenance. The one thing I would have like to have is a backup camera as it is very hard to see when you want to back up.

likeFilled Brittney C.

The features make the ride extremely comfortable (seats, a/c, etc.) I like the moon rooftop, it brings the outdoors in without letting the heat in. Because I live in Florida, anything that reduces the heat to make a comfortable ride is important.

likeFilled Bruce E.

Quiet, ride especially on the highway, comfortable ride even on bumpy roads, good highway mileage even at high speeds, large trunk with fold down seats provides ample transport space, air cooled and warming seats.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Jean L.

No backup camera. The rear area of the trunk is quite high and it is very difficult to see when you are backing up. No cup holders for the people in the back seat. Aside from that I really cannot think of anything off the top of my head.

dislikeFilled Brittney C.

The navigation system is not great. It costs a lot to upgrade to the newest version. I would prefer that it includes apps like google maps so it is always up to date. Plus it does not know anything about traffic in the area.

dislikeFilled Bruce E.

There is not much negative to say. The absence of a navigation system is not critical. There is a known safety issue with the brakes and I have been waiting for months to hear when the parts will be made available. Extra care must be taken in traffic/.

Ranks #8 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2009 Lincoln MKZ has an average owner rating of 4.70 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 20 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Lincoln MKZ has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #3 of 22 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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28 MPG

Is The 2009 Lincoln MKZ A Good Car?

Yes. It is a reliable vehicle. Aside from one recall and normal routine maintenance, it has been a trouble free car. It is most comfortable and it knows me. I start the ignition, put him in gear and... Read More
Jean L.
Yes, my 2009 Lincoln MKZ 4 door sedan is a good vehicle. I would highly recommend it to anyone that reads this.
Christian L.
Yes it's a good vehicle. Very comfortable ride. Nice front heated and cooling seats. Nice back lumbar feature on drivers side. Great sound system.
Angel S.
A very good vehicle. I have had no problems with it at all. It rides smoothly and is good in the snow. It gets regular maintenance.
Katie V.
Yes it's nice, its luxurious. I have some problems with the paint through and I notice other Lincoln cars also have the same problem as mine. My car is fading and chipping in the paint I plan on... Read More
Maggie M.
Yes and dependable and luxurious and it is a 4 door sedan with many amenities such as a/c, heated and air-conditioned seats, memory seats, as well as heated mirrors.
Victoria Contreras V.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Lincoln MKZ?

He is a very reliable car. It drives very well in the snow. I have never had a car that did so well. I have regular maintenance done. Oil change, tire rotation and balancing and whatever is suggested.
Jean L.
Yes the 2009 Lincoln MKZ 4 door sedan is reliable. I have not had any problems with it since I have owned it besides the battery going out.
Christian L.
So far it's has been a very reliable vehicle. Just have had to do regular maintenance. Bought it as a used vehicle. Only issues I have had thus far which was recently. Air pressure sensor in tires and... Read More
Jackie W.
Today I had a problems with the breaks and is down at the dealership. I am confident it is not serious. This is the first trip to the shop for a problem in the 9 years I have owned it.
Tomas V.
It does have problems with my air conditioner, It takes a while to blow cold air and I hate it because I live in Miami so it gets really hot. Feels like an oven
Jen G.
No, not yet. I have put two front tires on the car as well as a new battery and several oil changes. I always wash the car once a week.
Joseph H.

Is The 2009 Lincoln MKZ A Good Value?

I believe we paid around $32,000.00 for him. Considering my 10 years of usage, it is a very good value. He is still going strong and looks great.
Jean L.
I got my Lincoln MKZ for a great price. Used. And I still believe that it holds value at the place it is at now.
Christian L.
I'm not sure what the cost would be as of this date 7/18/2019. When I purchased the car price was 18,000$ and I only paid 14,550$ Yes it is a good value.
Herbert H.
In 2009 it cost $32,000.00 and it definitely was a good value. Aside from regular routine maintenance, it hasn't been in the shop.
Nicole A.
Yes I believe so. I paid half of what it costs in 2009 which was $16,000 and it cost $35,000 when it was new. It had low mileage on it at only 47,000 miles when I bought it.
Jessica P.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my 2009 Lincoln MKZ heated seat not working?

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Safety & Reliability

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