Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Lincoln Continental
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Lincoln Continental has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 75 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V644000 Cloudy Camera Lens May Reduce Rear Visibility NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V077000 Doors May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V123000 Frontal Air Bag may not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V731000 Incorrect Headlight Lenses/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 20 complaints
- Unknown or Other 16 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 15 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 11 complaints
- Seats 4 complaints
Of the 75 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 75 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Lincoln Continental has a below-average reliability outlook. With 75 complaints and four recalls, issues mainly concern the door latches, electrical system, and rearview camera. The recalls further highlight concerns with door latch mechanisms, airbags, and headlights. Although complaint numbers are not overwhelmingly high, the presence of significant issues related to safety and essential systems is concerning.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door latches | 20,000–50,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| Back over prevention system | Unknown | $150–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid change
- Belt and hose inspections
- Battery replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Faulty door latches
- Electrical malfunctions
- Foggy rearview camera
- Airbag warning lights
- Headlight visibility issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Lincoln Continental at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.