2014 Lincoln MKZ Base
3LN6L2J98ER802406
Vehicle history report for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Base (VIN 3LN6L2J98ER802406). Off-white, sedan/saloon, 2.0L 4-cyl 240 hp, gasoline. 8,118 mi reported. Registered in Il. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 97
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ.
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while idle at a stop sign, a nearby aggressive driver had lost control attempting to pass another nearby vehicle; however, lost control and T-boned the front Driver-side door. No warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the impact of the crash was approximately 40 MPH; howe…
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11740542UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Back up camera freezes or goes blacks in the middle of use. In the middle of backing up, it goes out or does not even turn on when put in reverse. When it doesnt come on, it has an error message or just goes black.
NHTSA ODI #11734401SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The transmission is slipping my car is only has 53,000 miles on it, the radio doesn’t work I had to pay over $1000 to fix the trunk latch and my brakes are fine but not working properly
NHTSA ODI #11717970STEERING
STEERING GEAR STOPPED WORKING, CAUSED THE CAR TO LOCK UP STEERING WHILE DRIVING SIMALAR AS RECALL 19S26. WE FEEL THIS CAR SHOULD ADDED TO THE CURRENT RECALLS FOR THIS SAME MATTER.
NHTSA ODI #11713321STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Steering wheel lock up
NHTSA ODI #11708587UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear backup camera works intermittently. Can be backing up and viewing screen goes dark. Original equipment, no damage to automobile. Has been malfunctioning for several months now.
NHTSA ODI #11695925BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a flipped image while reversing. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA ODI #11695490UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear view camera failure. When the vehicle is put in reverse, the rear view camera does not come on creating a safety hazard while backing up since you don't always have a line of sight due to other vehicles parked next to you. A warning message eventually pops up that says "Camera is unavailable. Please contact your dealership." The dealership diagnosed th…
NHTSA ODI #11690681+ 89 more complaints on record.
