2011 Lincoln MKZ Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

17 -41 City / 24 -36 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

156 -263

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Janay B

Luxury car for a luxurious life.

I have no problems with my car. What I like the most about my car is the seat worms in the front. What I like is it has a touch screen GPS is on a touch screen too. I like that my car has a sunroof top. What I like about it is when I back out it will show me if I am about to hit something.

kathy w

Great gas mileage and very smooth easy riding and looks nice

It is great on gas mileage very easy riding nice looking car

Katie H

Lincoln MKZ the total package.

The Lincoln MKZ is an absolute beast on the road. My 2011 Lincoln MKZ has powered through inclement weather, lengthy road trips, and 2 kids! I have had zero problems with this car, and have owned it for over a year. It is easy on gas because of its size, but still provides extra power with the v6 3.4 cylinder motor. 10/10 would recommend this vehicle to anyone looking to purchase used.

Dawn W

Dependable and comfortable.

I love the comfort and how smoothly it rides and drives. It is great on gas and extremely dependable.

Virginia F

Love car,change heated seat option

Overall I love my car.I wish I could change the heated seat so that I could just heat the back part and not the seat.

Olivia W

A luxury sedan that holds up well under the pressure of a young family.

Love the leather upholstery with seat warming and cooling. The leather is great for wiping up spills from babies and toddlers. Spacious leg room in the front and back, good for tall families. We've had minor maintenance so far such as changing tires and brakes. It has been a fantastic car for us so far, and is holding up very well.

De'Borah B

It is easy to maintain and my husband takes care of all of that.

My vehicle is easy to maintain. It is easy to drive and operate. It is not a gas drinker.

Jessica D

I love how comfortable my car is and how nice it is on the inside.

I love everything about my car but if there was one thing I disliked about it is probably all the money I have to put in for the little details.

Negative Owner Reviews

Kyle V

It's a hybrid and has a really cool color.

It is very slow, no take off, and the front seat is uncomfortable. The trunk is very small due to the batteries for the hybrid engine taking up space. Now for the positives: great gas mileage, all the new technology, and pretty spacious. The black leather seats get hot in the sun.

Art S

Old Lincoln looks nice but issues.

The car is good when it was newer. The wheel alignment and struts will become a problem once you hit a few potholes. I have replaced them numerous time and the car does not ride right now. Also, the sunroof additional will fail on you. The parts to fix it is over $3000.

Paula A

Even though it is a SUV it is very comfortable to ride in.

It is a very comfortable car. I enjoy driving it., but it is a gas guzzler.

anna R

A car with a great luxury feel.

Car is reliable. The only issues I have with it is minor mechanical things like air conditioning and tire issues. Car is very comfortable and smooth to drive. Sound system is great. Performance is adequate for luxury car. Handling could be better. Leather interior is easy to clean.

Lincoln MKZ Models

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

Hybrid

156 HP 39 MPG 5 Seats

Base

263 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats

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2011 Lincoln MKZ Owner Reviews

4.40

43 Reviews

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Katie E on May 11, 2021

Comfortable, more storage than expected, great gas mileage.

I have had no real problems (knocking on wood.) It has great gas mileage and is a good daily driver. I am impressed with the large amount of trunk space and roomy seats for such a small car. The only downside is basic maintenance tends to be a little bit more expensive.

Louan F on March 17, 2021

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The Bluetooth does not work. Otherwise, it is a very good car. The a/c is very appreciable, the chairs have a warm system (that is very useful during winter) and it has a windowed roof. The car consumes a bit much of carburant but nothing extravagant compared to trucks or pickups.

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Pros from Owners

James S.

I would like to say that this vehicle has a lot of amenities. The power seats and memory for the seat location is great. Heated and cooled seats is nice. It has a nice smooth ride. It is also a great red color. Very comfortable seating.

Cons from Owners

James S.

The tires are very bad. The actually design is the problem, per two different tire places. I have replaced 9 tires in less than two years because it does not take much to damage the tire. And with that, weak tires, it has also damaged the wheels, which have had to be replaced twice.

Ranks #10 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ has an average owner rating of 4.53 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 19 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #1 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ has a combined MPG of 41 which ranks it #1 of 19 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

2011 Lincoln MKZ

41 MPG

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

33 MPG

2011 BMW 5 Series

32 MPG

Is The 2011 Lincoln MKZ A Good Car?

Yes, extremely good! It is my second of this style I have owned!! I previously had a 2001 Lincoln LS.

Carrie M.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Lincoln MKZ?

Very reliable & has no problems as long as I have it regularly serviced! I would purchase another one with full confidence!

Ray M.

Is The 2011 Lincoln MKZ A Good Value?

It only costs me regular servicing (oil changes, etc.) a battery replacement and tire replacements! I believe both of my Lincolns have been very good values!!

Dee R.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front