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9. MKZ Lincoln

Years of Model: 2006–2020 Average Repair Cost: $831 annually* 2020 saw Lincoln discontinue MKZ manufacturing in favor of more recent, thrilling models. Out of 32 midsize luxury cars, the MKZs score twentieth with a dependability rating of 3/5 on RepairPal. The MKZ requires above-average maintenance, which comes out to about $831 annually.

Lincoln MKZ on Twitter and CarBuzzcom The MKZ's most unsuccessful year to date, according to Car & Driver, gave it a 4.5/10 rating and described the brand as "aging." For all Lincoln models, Lincoln Problems gave them a reliability score of 14/16. The MKZ has a 1 in 4 risk of requiring a significant repair over the first ten years of its existence.