2018 Lincoln Continental Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Lincoln Continental.

20172019
Complaints
19
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2018 Lincoln Continental Problems

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

#14 complaints

Backup Camera

#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Latches / Locks

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Lincoln Continental.

Backup Camera
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2018 Lincoln Continental. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2018 Lincoln Continental

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~304,649 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.

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2018 Lincoln Continental — FAQ

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

Is the 2018 Lincoln Continental reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Lincoln Continental has 19 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Backup Camera with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Lincoln Continental?
Top reported problems: Backup Camera (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Latches / Locks (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2018 Lincoln Continental?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Lincoln Continental include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2018 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 304,649 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 2018 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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