Complaints
108
Crashes
17
Fires
3
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Lincoln Continental Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:11,723 mi
Crash-related:2
#29 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:98,642 mi
Fires:1
#36 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:67,567 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Lincoln Continental.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 10 | 2 | — | 11,723 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 1 | 98,642 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 67,567 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 2 | — | 83,054 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 5 | — | — | 96,150 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,723
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
98,642
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,567
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,054
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,150
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Lincoln Continental — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Lincoln Continental reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Lincoln Continental has 108 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Lincoln Continental?
Top reported problems: Airbags (10 complaints, avg 11,723 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 98,642 mi); Automatic Transmission (6 complaints, avg 67,567 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 2000 Lincoln Continental?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 65,898 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Lincoln Continental?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Lincoln Continental include 17 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 8 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 2000 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 Lincoln Continental?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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