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Lincoln ContinentalModel year report

2018 Lincoln Continental Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
78,500miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 2.7L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Lincoln Continental (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2018 Lincoln Continental. The part named most often is latches, locks and linkages, with 6 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and back-over prevention (4). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 78,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 135 technical service bulletins for this model year. Latches, locks and linkages complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the latch filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 53 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Latches, locks and linkages: “The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and the remedy, to replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, had been completed in 2019. Approximately 7 years later, the driver's side door failed to latch immediately. The contact consistently pressed the button for the door to latch and lock. The failure had gotten progressively worse. …”

NHTSA complaint #11746653, filed 2026-06, 99,035 miles

Electrical system: “Instrument cluster deprograms itself, interior lighting stopped working, folding exterior mirrors fold themselves without command to do so,rear view mirror changes it setting without command, hud flashes multicolor lights onto windshield viewing area, approach lighting stopped working. Sync3 was programmed to display map on startup but recently came up with different setup. All occurred while vehicle was stationary. Began 12/11/2018 until present.”

NHTSA complaint #11324349, filed 2020-05, 1,500 miles

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera was foggy from the day the vehicle was purchased. The contact stated that he had not paid attention to the rear-view camera until he received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11504052, filed 2023-01, 25 miles

Other or unknown: “The electric door latching mechanisms fail to fully latch the driver's door shut when pulled to the first detent. In order to fully engage the door latches, it was necessary to slam the door. The first occurrence coincided with unusually cold weather (34 degrees f). These door latches had previously been the subject of a recall which first delayed the dealer's ability to sell the car to me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11448466, filed 2022-01

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,103 and 99,035 miles.

38%0–100%10–250%25–5013%50–7525%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 78,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2019202020222023202520266
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Lincoln Continental. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Continental · sedan AWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 10.6% risk
Continental · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 10.6% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2018 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking optional.

Neighbouring years: 2017: same overall rating; 2019: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2018 Lincoln Continental version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Continental AWD2.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172520$3,350
Continental AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162419$3,550
Continental AWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162419$3,550
Continental FWD2.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182721$3,200
Continental FWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172620$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2018 Lincoln Continental → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 135 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 135 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln Continental

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202075,0002521—Not enough data
20193327,0003521Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20182178,5002521—Rising
20177550,0004521Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20023360,5000—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20013275,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20006386,5003—18Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19994290,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199872100,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19979659,0751—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19964896,6832—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199570102,0731—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199419087,4565—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199312174,0004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1992126101,0503—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1991203120,2263—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199015858,5003—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1989158133,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198884—9—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19879—1—19—Not enough data
1986890,0005—19—Not enough data
198515—2—17—Stable
19846—2—16—Not enough data

All Lincoln Continental model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Lincoln Continental have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2018 Lincoln Continental as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Lincoln Continental is reported most often?

Latches, locks and linkages is named most often, in 6 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 2018 Lincoln Continental been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2018 Lincoln Continental do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2018 Lincoln Continental 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Lincoln Continental get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Lincoln Continental (Continental FWD, 2.7L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Lincoln Continental reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 78,500 miles and the middle half falls between 7,103 and 99,035 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.