Complaints
242
Crashes
15
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Lincoln Town Car Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#143 complaints
Suspension:Rear
Avg mileage:69,628 mi
#232 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:100,274 mi
Crash-related:1
#316 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:68,088 mi
Crash-related:7
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Lincoln Town Car.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Rear | 43 | — | — | 69,628 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 32 | 1 | — | 100,274 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | 7 | — | 68,088 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | — | — | 147,124 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | — | 112,139 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 64,913 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | 103,388 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 112,533 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 63,981 mi | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 5 | — | — | 61,126 mi | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 5 | — | — | 62,286 mi | |
| Driveline | 5 | — | — | 69,218 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 46,741 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 15,599 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 78,993 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 23,508 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 2 | — | — | — |
Suspension:Rear
43
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,628
Suspension Failures
32
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,274
Unintended Acceleration
16
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,088
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
147,124
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,139
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,913
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,388
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,533
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,981
Power Train:Axle Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,126
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,286
Driveline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,218
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,741
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,599
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,993
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,508
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Lincoln Town Car — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2003 Lincoln Town Car has 242 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Rear with 43 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Lincoln Town Car?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Rear (43 complaints, avg 69,628 mi); Suspension Failures (32 complaints, avg 100,274 mi); Unintended Acceleration (16 complaints, avg 68,088 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 2003 Lincoln Town Car?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 82,799 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Lincoln Town Car?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Lincoln Town Car include 15 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 6 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 2003 Lincoln Town Car have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 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 2003 Lincoln Town Car?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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