Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Lincoln Continental
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Lincoln Continental has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 32 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 #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- 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 9 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 5 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
Of the 32 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,700–$7,900AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Lincoln Continental has faced issues with door latch malfunctions and degrading rearview camera systems. While these problems are notable, they are not widespread enough to severely impact overall reliability. The maintenance costs remain moderate over five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| door latches | 30,000–50,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| rearview camera | 40,000–60,000 miles | $150–$350 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | 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 fluid replacement
- tire rotation and balancing
- coolant system servicing
- air filter replacements
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- doors not fully latching
- foggy rearview camera
- electrical malfunctions
- unresponsive sensors
- steering issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Lincoln Continental at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.