Complaints
399
Crashes
7
Fires
21
Injuries
13
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Lincoln Continental Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#141 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
#231 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:133,451 mi
#316 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members
Avg mileage:131,500 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Lincoln Continental.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 41 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 31 | — | — | 133,451 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 16 | — | — | 131,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 14 | — | 3 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | 1 | 9,950 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Air Suspension System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 4 | — | 1 | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
41
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,451
Structure:Frame And Members
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
9,950
Structure:Body:Door
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Air Suspension System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Lincoln Continental — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Lincoln Continental reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1991 Lincoln Continental has 399 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 41 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Lincoln Continental?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (41 complaints); Automatic Transmission (31 complaints, avg 133,451 mi); Structure:Frame And Members (16 complaints, avg 131,500 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Lincoln Continental?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 118,881 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Lincoln Continental?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Lincoln Continental include 7 crash-related reports, 21 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Lincoln Continental as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Lincoln Continental?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1991 Lincoln Continental shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Continental reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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