Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Lincoln Continental
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Lincoln Continental has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 21 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 6 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
Of the 21 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$10,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Lincoln Continental exhibits limited complaint and recall data, suggesting average reliability. With only two recalls affecting door latches and camera systems, and a total of 21 complaints, the concerns are not widespread but should be monitored.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door latch | Unknown | $150–$400 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$600 | occasional |
| Camera system | Unknown | $300–$800 | 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 inspections
- Tire rotations
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Battery checks and replacement
- Transmission fluid changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Foggy camera display
- Inoperative door locks
- Battery drainage issues
- Erratic electrical behavior
- Transmission shifts hesitantly
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Lincoln Continental at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.