2017 Lincoln Continental Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Lincoln Continental.

20022018
Complaints
95
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2017 Lincoln Continental Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:62,000 mi
#213 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:34,514 mi
#311 complaints

Latches / Locks

Avg mileage:72,038 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Lincoln Continental.

Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,000
Body Structure
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
34,514
Latches / Locks
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,038
Backup Camera
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,017
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door:Handle:Exterior
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Lincoln Continental

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~334,007 vehicles.

22V644000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~277,040 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.

19V077000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~27,609 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles. The door latch pawl motors may not function properly, possibly resulting in a door latch not fully engaging.

17V123000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~27,531 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

16V731000Exterior Lighting:headlights
~1,827 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured June 14, 2016, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The headlights may have been built with incorrect lenses, adversely affecting the turn signal visibility as well as not being properly marked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

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2017 Lincoln Continental — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Lincoln Continental reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2017 Lincoln Continental has 95 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Lincoln Continental?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (13 complaints, avg 62,000 mi); Body Structure (13 complaints, avg 34,514 mi); Latches / Locks (11 complaints, avg 72,038 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 2017 Lincoln Continental?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 52,605 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Lincoln Continental?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Lincoln Continental include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 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 2017 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 334,007 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 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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