Complaints
203
Crashes
24
Fires
9
Injuries
17
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Lincoln Town Car Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:150,363 mi
Crash-related:3
#210 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:106,945 mi
Crash-related:1
#39 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:100,158 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Lincoln Town Car.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 14 | 3 | — | 150,363 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | 1 | — | 106,945 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | 1 | 100,158 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 8 | 4 | — | 81,698 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 5 | — | 62,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | 1 | 2 | 68,348 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 6 | — | — | 104,849 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — |
Airbags
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,363
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,945
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,158
Air Bags:Side/Window
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,698
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
3,000
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,000
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
68,348
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,849
Visibility:Windshield
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Lincoln Town Car — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Lincoln Town Car has 203 NHTSA complaints, 24 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Lincoln Town Car?
Top reported problems: Airbags (14 complaints, avg 150,363 mi); Suspension Failures (10 complaints, avg 106,945 mi); Steering Defects (9 complaints, avg 100,158 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 1999 Lincoln Town Car?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 91,233 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 Town Car?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Lincoln Town Car include 24 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 17 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 Town Car have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Lincoln Town Car 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 Town Car?
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 Town Car reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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