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2017 Lincoln Continental Body and structure Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
27%of 75 total for the year
Median mileage
35,703miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Lincoln Continental, 27% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,703 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Driver's door does not electronically close fully when it is pulled shut, and a message on the instrument panel indicates that the door is not closed. It requires several attempts to ensure that the door remains fully closed and locked.”

NHTSA complaint #11194382, filed 2019-04, 22,000 miles

“Left from driver door will not latch when closed. Recall #19v-077, have taken vehicle to ford dealership in milledgeville about 2 weeks ago, they seem to be having problems getting parts.”

NHTSA complaint #11299536, filed 2020-01, 35,703 miles

“Doors open while driving , happened 4 times in the last month . Back right door and drivers door 2 occasions on both doors . On line it says all Lincoln Continentals from 2017 2018 and 2019 were recalled and there telling me mine is not on the recall . This is a very dangerous situation this is my wives car and she does not like driving it anymore .”

NHTSA complaint #11727962, filed 2026-03

“Rear passenger door will not open. Lincoln has active recalls on other VINs but mine is not included. I ask that mine be included. My door will occasionally pop open, but the most common problem is the handle will not engage from the outside. My Lincoln has the door handle on the trim piece. This is a common recall but my car is not included. It needs to be as not being able to open a door or it randomly opening poses threat or harm to myself and my family.”

NHTSA complaint #11654915, filed 2025-04

“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that he noticed there was corrosion under the trunk lid, down the left side, and at the top. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed that there was corrosion on the trunk aluminum. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the Warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11590210, filed 2024-05, 25,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019721%
2018210%
20172027%
200023%
199857%
199711%
199636%
1995811%
1994158%
199376%
1992119%
19912311%
1990149%
1989117%
19881315%

Other parts of the 2017 Lincoln Continental

Other or unknown
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Lincoln Continental

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology