2018 Lincoln Continental Problems
Shopping for a used 2018 Lincoln Continental? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 16 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Door Lock Issues the most reported area.
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This 2018 Lincoln Continental has 16 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Door Lock Issues.
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2018 Lincoln Continental Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 5 2018 Lincoln Continental trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 5 trims analysed.
2018 Lincoln Continental Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2018 Lincoln Continental 4 DR AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
10.6% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
10.6% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2018 Lincoln Continental has 16 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Door Lock Issues. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Lincoln
- Model
- Continental
- Model year
- 2018
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 16
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Door Lock Issues
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 20
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 17 / 25
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2018 Lincoln Continental problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Door Lock Issues
Uncategorized Issues
Back Over Prevention
Complaint patterns center on Door Lock Issues, Uncategorized Issues, Back Over Prevention. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2018 Lincoln Continental?
The 2018 Lincoln Continental shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2018 Lincoln Continental
Inspection Focus
- Inspect door lock operation on all doors, including remote and keyless entry.
- Test back-over prevention system (rear sensors/camera) for proper function.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and door lock repairs.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect door lock operation on all doors, including remote and keyless entry.
- Test back-over prevention system (rear sensors/camera) for proper function.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and door lock repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle's electrical system and door locks before purchase.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 16 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Lincoln Continental, issues are concentrated in door lock malfunctions, back-over prevention system problems, and electrical faults. There is one crash-related complaint, but overall data volume is low, limiting confidence.
- Door lock issues account for 4 complaints, the highest count among reported components.
- Back-over prevention and uncategorized issues each have 4 complaints, suggesting potential sensor or system concerns.
- Electrical faults are noted in 3 complaints, indicating possible wiring or module problems.
- Door Lock Issues
- Back Over Prevention
- Electrical Faults
Full breakdown
All 2018 Lincoln Continental complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Lincoln Continental. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door Lock Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2018 Lincoln Continental. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Vehicle door handles are prone to failure and unresponsive for the lock/unlock. Potential safety concern for customers like myself which should be brought to Lincoln’s attention. Driver side door handle and other door handles known to be unresponsive when locking/unlocking with k…
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's door latch failed to latch as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed front driver's door latch. The contact was infor…
At issue is the on board display “Park Brake Limited Function Service Required” sometimes followed by flashing brake light. When this happens vehicle needs to pull over and stop and release the parking brake to go back to normal. . Also, there are times when light flashes ithe al…
When rotating tires 12/22/2023, upon removal of the right front tire, it was discovered that the inner sidewall had split open about midway between the tread and the wheel rim, for a distance of about one foot. There was no advance warning of this, and no warnings or messages di…
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact received recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the rear-vi…
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 not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of …
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 local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. T…
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…
On July 09, 2022 I delivered my vehicle to Heller Ford 700 Main Street El Paso, IL, (309) 527-6050 to have my original Cabin Air Filter eeplaced with a unit which I supplied. Their technician performed a commendable removal of the original unit. He found the original Motor Craft …
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 …
THE WIPER AND WASHERS DO NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED. OPERATION IS SPORADIC. WASHERS DO NOT RESPOND TO THE CONTROL. THEY TURN ON BY THEMSELVES, USUALLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND WILL EMPTY THE WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR. THE WIPERS DO NOT RESPOND TO THE CONTROLS. THEY TOO MAY TURN ON AT…
RANDOM PROBLEMS WITH MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL AREAS; APPROACH LIGHTS NOT COMING ON, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DEPROGRAMING PRESETS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, OUTSIDE MIRRORS FOLDING WHEN PROGRAMMED NOT TO DO SO, INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR MARKEDLY CHANGING POSITION, HUD MALFUNCTIONING. LINCOLN TELLS …
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 WO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V077000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE CONTACT CALLED BILL KNIGHT LINCOLN VOLVO AT 918-526-2509 (LOCATED AT 4111 S MEMORIAL DR, TULSA, OK 74145) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE…
2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DOOR LATCH SAFETY RECALL. *LD *TR *DT CONSUMER FEELS HE WAS SOLD A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE WHICH COMMITTED VIOLATIONS IN HIS SALES TRANSACTION, PURCHASE DATE 02/07/19. MANUFACTURE AND DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY SAID THEY WER…
TL* 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 MA…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2018 Lincoln Continental.
Safety recalls
2018 Lincoln Continental recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2018 Lincoln Continental. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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Questions
2018 Lincoln Continental buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2018 Lincoln Continental reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 16 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2018 Lincoln Continental shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lincoln Continental?▾
#1: Door Lock Issues (4 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (4 complaints). #3: Back Over Prevention (4 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Lincoln Continental?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2018 Lincoln Continental?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2018 Lincoln Continental, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 16 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2018 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2018 Lincoln Continental. A major recall area is LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2018 Lincoln Continental?▾
The 2018 Lincoln Continental shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Door Lock Issues during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Continental reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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