Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -41 City / 25 -36 HWY
Horsepower
191 -263
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tara B
The MKZ Hybrid is an excellent purchase!
I've never felt so comfortable in a car! The ride is incredibly smooth and with heated and cooled seats, it adds even more comfort to the ride. It's spacious enough for a family of four and plenty of trunk room for those trips to the grocery store and everyday outings.
accountCircle Krista S
Best car I have ever had by far.
I love my car. It runs perfect almost 600 miles to the tank I use it for my driving job to deliver packages I wouldn't trade for any other car. My Lincoln is so spacious I have two kids in car seats and 1 that is not and there is plenty of space so they are not all on top of each other.
accountCircle edward M
This car is an Affordable luxury ride
Luxury car ride with sports car power and responsive steering. I previously owned a cadillac and the Lincoln is far superior.
accountCircle Arnold M
Dependable, needs little maintenance, only requires LOF every 7500 miles
Comfortable, dependable, well built, low maintenance. Would like better gas mileage.
accountCircle Bill L
The handles like a dream and is very responsive in turns and when power is needed
Looks, V6 engine, navigation, leather seats, ease of using controls on dashboard
accountCircle Sheryl C
Comfortable ride, great safety features and very comfortable.
My Lincoln is a very comfortable driving car, the heated and cooled seats are the best. This was my first car with the backup camera and when I get into a vehicle that does not have it I miss it. Being able to program the placement of the drivers seat for 2 drivers is also a nice feature. I have noticed a small vibration when traveling at 60 mph but no warning have some up for it to be serviced. I would purchase this vehicle again in a heartbeat.
accountCircle Michelle S
My car is great it has a moonroof
I really love my car it is an all wheel drive and drives really good in the winter. I have had no issues with it except for having to replace the battery every year. I also love the backup camera that is in it with the beeper. It also has great gas mileage. You can change the radio station volume on the steering wheel as you are driving.
accountCircle Lisa S
Lincoln MKZ has many comfortable features.
This car is very reliable. It has AWD and has performed well in icy/snowy conditions. Leather seats with seat warmers and coolers. Navigation system, Sirius, and other amenities are included. Has locking system that you access with a 4 digit code for safety.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Courtney J
Do not buy this model of a Lincoln.
Unfortunately this car is cool. It is comfy and rides nice but I have has multiple issues. The radio glitches out and will not connect to my phone or even turn the volume on. The drive shaft and hub shaft went which is know to in these cars. If I didn't have a powertrain warranty I would of fished out 5, 000 for the drive shaft multiple times. Also the car does not have a gas cap so a evap code will pop up when dirt get caught in your gas cap intake. Hope this helps!
accountCircle Di W
The interior of the car is really nice. Plenty of legroom front and back.
Has many recalls. Quality is not what a Lincoln used to be. The door jams broke the headliner came unglued. It took the dealer several times to replace the liner. It didn't stay up so they sent it but to have it done. We had it in the shop for several different issues. Noises when stopping. Didn't find anything first 3 times. Finally found a loose something.

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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Hybrid
191 HP 39 MPG 5 Seats
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Base
263 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats
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2012 Lincoln MKZ Owner Reviews

4.62
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5 stars 65%
4 stars 32%
3 stars 3%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Anthony K on June 25, 2021
Only one problem the transaxle.
Transaxle went out, replaced under warranty. Performance and reliability is good. Comfort is very good. A/c is cold. It has leather interior and navigation. Transaxle is the only problem I ever had with this car. I have keep up with fluid changes, battery, brake pads and tires is all so far.
accountCircle Christopher D on June 6, 2021
Comfortable and smooth driving.
Really love this car. I haven't had any issues with it at all. Drives really smooth, the stereo sound is awesome. And the car just looks great. I would definitely recommend this vehicle to anybody that has a question about it. There is a lot of room in the car and the trunk is very big.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Diann B.

The exterior looks great. I like the 4 doors. When you need it to go it has great pick up. For a larger car it has fairly good gas mileage. Interior is user friendly and sharp looking. Has a factory installed GPS. The trunk is huge. All our luggage fits in nicely.

likeFilled Elizabeth B.

It had great gas mileage and it had a lot of cool features like different led lights to light up the car and heated/cooled seating plus the passenger and driver can control their own temperatures and like I said it used to have really good gas mileage.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Diann B.

This beautiful car is wonderful to look at and fun to drive but pray it does not get sick. It one expensive car for repairs. I think that is the biggest complaint I have for our Lincoln MKZ. One more thing, the materials used in the assembly are really cheap.

dislikeFilled Elizabeth B.

The gas mileage has gone down drastically since having it and the trunk isn't all the big plus the seat isn't big enough to fit a car seat base so it hangs off the seat and the back seats need to have more air/heat available.

Ranks #6 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2012 Lincoln MKZ has an average owner rating of 4.62 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 15 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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4.82
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4.8
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4.62

Ranks #1 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Lincoln MKZ has a combined MPG of 41 which ranks it #1 of 15 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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41 MPG
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34 MPG
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33 MPG

Is The 2012 Lincoln MKZ A Good Car?

Yes this vehicle is fantastic! The gas mileage is great and it provides a smooth comfortable ride. The hybrid feature is great as driving around town does not use up nearly as much gas. I get right... Read More
Ryan K.
Mostly yes. I am unhappy with the workmanship and quality of the car. The doors have broken 3 times, once for hinges, once for handles.
Diann B.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Lincoln MKZ?

This car is very reliable. The only issue I have ever had is it occasionally (very rarely) will not start. This issue is resolved for me by waiting a few minutes before trying to start it again. Other... Read More
Ryan K.
It's been pretty good as far as engine stuff. We did have a rodent chew the wire harness. But that's not anything to do with reliability. . Lots of little things break. Takes time and money to take... Read More
Diann B.

Is The 2012 Lincoln MKZ A Good Value?

It costs around $30,000. This car is a great value as it still drives as it is new. I got this car 7 years ago and it still runs perfect. If you take care of the car, the value is definitely there as... Read More
Ryan K.
The bare bones with no toys $38000. With all the toys we got about $44000. . I wouldn't call it a value. It's an expensive car. And I don't think the lincoln quality is there anymore.
Diann B.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my 2012 Lincoln MKZ heated cooled seats not working?

Answer: When the cooling seats are not working in Your 2012 Lincoln MKZ the first thing that You should check are the fuses to the system. The cooling seats have their own fuse that opens the valves from the AC to...

What's the 2012 Lincoln MKZ power steering fluid type?

Answer: The 2012 Lincoln MKZ power steering fluid type is Prestone. The power steering fluid needs to be replaced every 75,000 miles. Along with changing fluids, You will hear noises from steering parts. A faulty...

What's the 2012 Lincoln MKZ life expectancy?

Answer: Life expectancy is difficult to determine and is always going to be a bit different based on the driver and the types of conditions they are driving in but a rough estimate for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ is about...

What's the 2012 Lincoln MKZ fuse box location?

Answer: The 2012 Lincoln MKZ is going to come equipped with two different fuse boxes so before You make any repairs to the fuses go ahead and double check which one You're going to need. The first fuse box will be...

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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety