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Nissan Z and Lincoln MKZ Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
45 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 74200 miles driven2012 Lincoln MKZ
[?] see reported repairs
  45 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 74200 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 88500 miles driven2011 Lincoln MKZ
[?] see reported repairs
  39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 88500 miles driven
69 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100300 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
2010
Lincoln MKZ
[?] see reported repairs
  69 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100300 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 109600 miles driven2008 Lincoln MKZ Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 109600 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 121500 miles driven2007 Lincoln MKZ Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 121500 miles driven

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Nissan Z vs. Lincoln MKZ Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Nissan Z and Lincoln MKZ reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Nissan Zs and Lincoln MKZs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Nissan Zs and Lincoln MKZs that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Nissan Z and Lincoln MKZ lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Nissan Z and Lincoln MKZ have been recently.

To see how frequently Nissan Z and Lincoln MKZ problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Nissan Z

Nissan Z Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed manual RWD
Besides the fact that the Z has been around for more than 40 years and has an engine that has won multiple awards it is from Nissan who has long been known for having high quality and a forever life span. see full Nissan Z review
2008 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
dependable, reliable see full Nissan Z review
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
The "Z" says it all. see full Nissan Z review
2006 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
reliability see full Nissan Z review
2005 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
Nissan makes good quality cars. see full Nissan Z review
2005 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
this car has been around for over 35 yrs and i have never heard a bad word or report on it. see full Nissan Z review
2003 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
Nissan is known for making great products. see full Nissan Z review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Lincoln MKZ

Lincoln MKZ Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Confident & self assured see full Lincoln MKZ review