1997 Lincoln Continental Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 16%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,900miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Lincoln Continental, 16% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,900 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the windows in the vehicle will not roll down. This has happened numerous times. The vehicle is at dealer now, and they can't get windows down.. Dealer said it needed a rotor cup. This happens every week with the windows not working properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10126802, filed 2005-06, 53,000 miles“The rear view mirror became clouded, which caused poor visibility. The dealership indicated the problem may be caused by the fluid in the mirror which was suppose to block glare.”
NHTSA complaint #10014722, filed 2003-03, 100,000 miles“The contact stated the rear view mirror failed to dim automatically. The mirror is supposed to prevent glare from the other vehicles' lights. The mirror failed due to unknown circumstances the first time. The dealership replaced the rear view mirror. The second mirror failed because the liquid in the mirror leaked out. The rear view mirror was replaced again. The problem occurred a third time and the mirror was replaced. Although the problem had occurred a fourth time the mirror has not been replaced. Updated 2/21/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10149027, filed 2006-01, 42,800 miles“Rearview mirror was dark and consumer was unable to see. Mirror had an automatic dimmer process in which the material faded into the mirror. This caused poor visibility. Consumer drive vehicle to dealer, and mechanic informed consumer that this vehicle was not on recall, and warranty expired. Consumer had to pay for parts and labor.”
NHTSA complaint #10094314, filed 2004-09“The 1997 Lincoln Continental's review mirror has been replaced three times now. It is july, 2003, and the $400.00 mirror needs to be replaced again. It's fogging up, looks like condenstation behind the glass on the mirror. Cannot see out of the mirror. Third time. This is unreasonable.”
NHTSA complaint #10026014, filed 2003-07Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 17% |
| 1998 | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 16% |
| 1996 | 8 | 17% |
| 1995 | 10 | 14% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 7% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 14 | 7% |
| 1990 | 9 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Lincoln Continental
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Lincoln Continental
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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