1989 Lincoln Continental Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 27%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the seat belts of the 1989 Lincoln Continental, 27% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Nhtsa recall # 98 v 323 000, subframe and NHTSA recall #97 I 003 000, seat belt buckles were received from manufacturer. Took vehicle in for repairs and was informed nothing could be done because recall was taken care off. Consumer received manufacturer's recall on 22 sep 99, and took vehicle in to dealer on sep 29 1999. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #849646, filed 1999-09“Received recall notice (#97i003000), motorized seat belts. Called dealer. Took vehicle in. Was told to leave vehicle & will call to have it picked up. No calls. Checked & was told had no parts available for repairs. Parts available in 6 mos. & does not know when work will begin.”
NHTSA complaint #823758, filed 1998-05“The seat belt on the driver's side does not retract back into the retractor at all times. The more consumer uses the seat belt the less it retracts. The problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #823027, filed 1998-05“Driver's side seat belt and passenger's side seat belt are jamming, and the shoulder harness doesn't work. Consumer has been waiting on the part since april of 1998.”
NHTSA complaint #834882, filed 1999-02“The drivers seatbelt will appear latched and then it will come undone.tt seat belt buckle appears to be securely latched, but sometimes comes unlatched without touching three or four times in the first half hour when driving.”
NHTSA complaint #974509, filed 1995-11Related recalls
- 97V174000Oct 7, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front outboard seating position seat belt buckles may not latch or unlatch.Covers: Lincoln Continental 1989–1990
- 89V048000Mar 27, 1989The left side, rear seat belt retractor assembly may be improperly secured and could pull free of its mounting location.Covers: Lincoln Continental 1989
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 25 | 16% |
| 1989 | 42 | 27% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 13% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1989 Lincoln Continental
26 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsInterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Lincoln Continental
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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