Complaints
46
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Lincoln Continental Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Avg mileage:89,109 mi
#25 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
Air Bags:Side/Window
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Lincoln Continental.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 6 | — | — | 89,109 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,109
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Lincoln Continental — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Lincoln Continental reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1999 Lincoln Continental has 46 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Lincoln Continental?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs (6 complaints, avg 89,109 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (5 complaints); Air Bags:Side/Window (4 complaints). 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 1999 Lincoln Continental?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,109 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Lincoln Continental?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Lincoln Continental include 6 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 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 1999 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 Lincoln Continental?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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