Lincoln Continental problems by year
1,602 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 23 Lincoln Continental model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fewer complaints | 7 | 2 | — | |
| 2019 | 32 | 3 | Latches/locks/linkages | |
| 2018 | 18 | 2 | — | |
| 2017 | 74 | 4 | Structure | |
| 2002 | 33 | 0 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2001 | 32 | 1 | Suspension | |
| 2000 | 63 | 2 | Air Bags | |
| 1999 | 42 | 1 | Suspension | |
| 1998 | 72 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1997 | 96 | 0 | Visibility | |
| 1996 | 48 | 0 | Suspension | |
| 1995 | 70 | 0 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 1994 Most complained | 190 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1993 | 121 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1992 | 126 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1991 Most complained | 203 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1990 Most complained | 158 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1989 Most complained | 158 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1988 | 84 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1987 Fewer complaints | 9 | 0 | — | |
| 1986 Fewer complaints | 8 | 0 | — | |
| 1985 Fewer complaints | 15 | 0 | — | |
| 1984 Fewer complaints | 6 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Lincoln.