2018 Lincoln Continental Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Lincoln Continental, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on several occasions, the contact became aware that the front driver’s side metal near the check strap was splitting, and while the driver’s door was opened, there was a cracking sound coming from the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the door might swing open but not stop midway as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11757713, filed 2026-08, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. After the contact purchased the new vehicle, it was later discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v077000(structure). The contact indicated that the vehicle was delivered as new with an open recall. Nick mayer Lincoln westlake (24400 center ridge rd, westlake, oh) and the manufacturer were notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11190916, filed 2019-03Related service bulletins
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- 10174408Apr 15, 2020Some 2017-2020 Continental vehicles built on or before 10-Jan-2020 may exhibit a creak type noise when opening or closing either front door. This may be due to fatigue in the…
- 10156523Mar 20, 2019Some 2017-2019 Continental vehicles may exhibit water entering the right front footwell through the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) fresh air inlet. This may be…
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10155551Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10148726Oct 12, 2018Some 2017-2018 Continentals my exhibit a squeak or creak at or near the door check strap when opening or closing the driver or passenger front doors. The origin of the noise may…
- 10144945Aug 23, 2018Some 2017-2018 Continentals built on or before 1-Dec-2017 may exhibit an intermittent concern where the front interior courtesy lamps turn on uncommanded. This may be due to a…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 21% |
| 2018 | 2 | 10% |
| 2017 | 20 | 27% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 11 | 9% |
| 1991 | 23 | 11% |
| 1990 | 14 | 9% |
| 1989 | 11 | 7% |
| 1988 | 13 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2018 Lincoln Continental
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology