Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -41 City / 24 -39 HWY
Horsepower
188 -300
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Cathy J
Sporty Luxury that I love.
I love this car. I haven't had any problems with it but I did buy it new. It is comfortable and striking to look at as everywhere I go people comment on how sharp it looks.
accountCircle Sophie B
Overall this vehicle is classy and practical.
I love my Lincoln MKZ for lots of different reasons. It is a sedan, and it is big enough to be safe, but also small enough to not feel bulky. I have never had an issue with how anything in the car runs, and the PRINDL is on the dash, which is really convenient because you know exactly which gear you are in, and it is much less constrictive than other vehicles of this size that shift. It drives really smooth, so smooth that it is easy to speed in. It has decent gas mileage, and I can start the car from my keys as well as from a push start in the car. The seats are leather and so comfortable. There is Bluetooth music, texting, calling, voice commands, and tons of other features available in the car.
accountCircle Teeny B
Great all around vehicle.
I did not intend to buy this car. I took it for a test drive and just fell in love. I don't hear a lot of road noise while driving. It has nice acceleration and drives wonderfully. I love my heated and cooled seats and the massagers in the seats are just a bonus, although I don't use them often.
accountCircle Matt S
The MKZ Hybrid is one of the more distinctive sedans around.
41 city / 39 highway MPG: Luxury, A/C and Heated seats: Panoramic retractable sunroof: Adaptive Cruise Control: Backup Camera: Lane Detection: Standard dual front, front-side, and side curtain airbag: The NHTSA gave the 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid a five-star overall safety score (out of a possible five stars). Adaptive LED headlights, rear parking sensors, 18-inch alloy wheels, and Bluetooth connectivity. Automatic wipers.
accountCircle Bree K
Lincoln MKZ Has luxury and comfort
I absolutely adore the Lincoln MKZ hybrid model. The entire vehicle is incredibly sharp looking. The interior has soft leather seats which are very comfortable and the car in general is very spacious. It doesn't feel like a regular cramped car ride when you are driving or riding in the Lincoln MKZ. I would really recommend this car to anyone.
accountCircle Bridget L
The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is a great car to have.
I love the hands free options on the car. It has blind spot detection and a rear view camera. The car is equipped with seat warmers and coolers for the front seats. Plus a heated steering wheel. Car has great gas mileage and you do not have to plug in for the battery to charge.
accountCircle Becky B
It is a sharp looking car with a beautiful ride, giving you a nice experience.
My vehicle is a 2016 Lincoln MKZ. The color is white. It has 180,000 miles on it. We have driven it to mount Rushmore. It is a smooth riding car that has a lot of comfort in it. The interior has black leather seats. The console is equipped with extra features including video camera for backing up. It has a CD player and a radio. Right now we subscribe to SiriusXM.
accountCircle Beth N
Great gas mileage and inexpensive to run.
The car is a hybrid so it gets great gas mileage and it does not cost a lot for gas each month. It has good pickup and is a great ride. There is plenty of room inside, the seats are comfortable, and leg room is good in the back seat. It is easy to see all around you on the road.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Bethany C
My car is black, four door, and black leather interior.
My car has been in the shop for 7 months. Dealership has informed me they have ordered a second brand new engine for my car, because there is a never ending problem. This is the first and only problem I have heard of with a Lincoln, I have also driven a 2008 Lincoln MKX and also a 2020 Lincoln corsair with no issues.

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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Base
240-300 HP 22-26 MPG 5 Seats
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Hybrid
188 HP 40 MPG 5 Seats
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Hybrid Black Label
188 HP 40 MPG 5 Seats
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Black Label
240-300 HP 20-25 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 Lincoln MKZ Owner Reviews

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4 stars 19%
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1 star 1%
accountCircle Landon on March 1, 2022
Stylish, Comfortable American Luxury Car
The 2016 Lincoln MKZ is stylish, modern, and sophisticated and is the most comfortable car I have ever driven. It just glides over bumps and divots in the road. The MKZ is also one of the most beautiful looking cars on the road today. It gets a ton of attention from others becasue of its sleek front design and dramatic rear LED tail lamp bar. So far it has been extremely reliable and I have not had to do anything to it other than regular oil changes. The MKZ gets great gas mileage as well and even better gas mileage on Hybrid models. Lincoln has done well with this car.
accountCircle Jan K on April 16, 2021
Great looking car with great gas mileage.
No problems at all with the car. It rides well and is comfortable and very nice looking car. Gets great gas mileage over 40 miles per gallon. It seats 5 persons. I have bought new tires but no other major purchases with the vehicle. I have owned a Lincoln MKZ for my last 3 car purchases.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Dia D.

Handles well. Many nice features to include massaging front seats, front seat coolers, ability to change interior colors. Has a very large sunroof. Pretty good gas mileage. Have had no electrical issues at all... Great since it has such a sophisticated system.

likeFilled Michelle R.

Rides smooth but it hits bumps you can feel every one of the them. It gets good mileage on highway and also city for 8 cycler car, picks up speed fast. Comes with stuff like video to how you back up. The trim is nice and the windows are darken.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Dia D.

The low profile tires look good but wear out very quickly and are prone to any kind of pothole or rough patch in the road. I hit a pothole and it threw off the entire alignment and I ended up having to replace all four tires. It does not do well in rain at all. I have to be extra careful not to hydroplane. The car sits very low and the front bumper is also very low so you have to be very careful about parking blocks.

dislikeFilled Michelle R.

When driving fast on the highway or city if its hits bumps hard, you feel every part of it, could bottom out. Or it feels you are going to lose something or break something under the car. You can also lose control of the steering because of the way to hit the bump.

Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2016 Lincoln MKZ has an average owner rating of 5.00 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 22 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #1 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Lincoln MKZ has a combined MPG of 41 which ranks it #1 of 22 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Is The 2016 Lincoln MKZ A Good Car?

Yes, no electrical issues. Good on gas. Color and style is modern. Radio has SiriusXM. Cooled front seats are a highlight in addition to the massage feature. Also love remote start.
Dia D.
Yes it an awesome vehicle. I like the way it drives and the pick up is good. The color is nice, it's is white and it came with tinted windows, which is awesome. It drives really nice and people look... Read More
Michelle R.
I love it... wonderful ride with great features but at an affordable price. Quality is excellent as well
Gaby G.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Lincoln MKZ?

I have low profile tires which are higher maintenance and are prone to rip from any type of pothole. It is also very low to the ground so you have to be careful with parking blocks, speed bumps and... Read More
Dia D.
It is very reliable. There was something with the battery, it wouldn't start sometimes after you shut it off. So I had to replace it. Its drives nice and smooth, I like the feel of it and people look... Read More
Michelle R.
No problems... have not had it long enough to discover any problems. My vehicle is only front wheel drive would prefer 4wd but that was my option
Allison J.

Is The 2016 Lincoln MKZ A Good Value?

$24,000z. Yes. Mine was used slightly but I thought I got a good deal. Got it in 2017 at a local dealership.
Dia D.
$15,000. I think it is a good value, it has been a good car, it runs nice and smooth. Its looks good. And not bad on gas. It also came with tinted windows, which factory. Which is a bonus. People... Read More
Michelle R.
Around 35 to 45 k...I think it's a great value because seem to get all the luxury and high quality for a good price
Taylor B.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my 2016 Lincoln MKZ heated seats not working?

Answer: The heated seats for the 2016 Lincoln MKZ will eventually fail after a lot of use because the heating elements within them will burn out. If You haven't put 100s of hours of use on to the heated seats then it's...

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Safety & Reliability

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