2019 Lincoln Continental Problems
Shopping for a used 2019 Lincoln Continental? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 30 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Door Lock Issues the most reported area.
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This 2019 Lincoln Continental has 30 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Door Lock Issues.
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2019 Lincoln Continental Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 6 2019 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. 6 trims analysed.
2019 Lincoln Continental Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2019 Lincoln Continental 4 DR FWDOfficial 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 2019 Lincoln Continental has 30 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Door Lock Issues. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Lincoln
- Model
- Continental
- Model year
- 2019
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 30
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- 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 2019 Lincoln Continental problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Door Lock Issues
Structural Problems
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Door Lock Issues, Structural Problems, Electrical Faults. 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 2019 Lincoln Continental?
The 2019 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 2019 Lincoln Continental
Inspection Focus
- Inspect door locks for proper operation and any reported sticking or failure.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for reported components, especially door locks, structural, electrical, and back over prevention systems.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on reported problem areas.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect door locks for proper operation and any reported sticking or failure.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for reported components, especially door locks, structural, electrical, and back over prevention systems.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on reported problem areas.
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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
NHTSA complaint data for the 2019 Lincoln Continental shows a low number of total complaints (30) and one crash-related report. The most frequently reported component is door lock issues, followed by structural problems, electrical faults, and back over prevention concerns. With only one model year analyzed and low confidence, patterns should be interpreted cautiously.
- Door lock issues account for the highest number of complaints (8 out of 30).
- Structural problems, electrical faults, and back over prevention each have 5 complaints.
- There are 3 recalls associated with this model year.
- Door Lock Issues
- Structural Problems
- Electrical Faults
Full breakdown
All 2019 Lincoln Continental complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Lincoln Continental. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door Lock Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 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 2019 Lincoln Continental. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
We are unable to open the rear exterior doors from the outside of the car. We have confirmed on numerous occassions doors are unlocked and there are no child safety locks on . This is becoming a very dangerous situation. We took it to a local car repair service they said that …
Drivers door latch is failing to engage properly making it so the door can not closed right away. No matter how you close the door it always pushes right back open sometimes the door will semi latch but still poses the hazard of opening while driving. It has been inspected by the…
Drivers door latch takes a long time to unlatch/latch there have been numerous times where the door won’t close and stay closed. My door has also had to be left open as it won’t latch. This is a serious safety hazard there was a recall but my vin was not included.
My 2019 door is not latching. I see that a recall was issued but my vehicle was not included
This vehicle has been repeatedly getting a "Door Fault Service Required" alert on the dashboard. I have even had the burglar alarm (horn honking and lights flashing) go off for no reason in my garage with my garage door shut. This is the exact problem that was covered with safety…
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked and occupied, while attempting to close the driver’s side door, the door failed to latch as intended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle w…
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental equipped with Nokian Tires, Tire Line: One, Tires Size: 235/50/R18, DOT Number: 03B431326. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and at various speeds, the wheels were shuddering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, wher…
Door opens while driving Door latch failure
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel turned approximately 90-degrees counterclockwise unintendedly while the vehicle continued driving straight. The message "Adaptive Steering Fault - Service Now" was displa…
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that upon attempting to close the front driver’s side door, the door latch failed to lock the door properly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and…
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side front door latch did not latch as intended. The contact stated that the latch did not lock as needed, and the door ajar message was displayed. In addition, the contact …
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that upon gently closing the driver's side door, the door cinch system failed to activate as expected. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the door la…
Drivers door would not latch at times. Dealers problem code shows latch problem with the front passenger also.
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the front driver's side door latch failed to operate as needed. The failure rendered the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related th…
My 2019 Lincoln Continental has been displaying an adaptive steering failure message for over 8 months now. I have taken the vehicle to multiple dealership and they just tell me the part is on back order. I have contracted the Lincoln office 888-214-2155 three times now 9/2/24…
Had to change a tire.. Lug wrench supplied with the car did not fit the lug nuts..
Lightly leaned on door when it was shutting, making it so it wouldn't shut all the way, soft close system engaged jamming the door and making it impossible without destroying the door/motor to open even with the emergency release latch in the map compartment of my vehicle (driver…
The contact owns a 2019 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had …
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door failed to open while attempting to exit the vehicle. The contact was forced to use the exterior door handle to open the door to exit the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failu…
2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL- I am writing regarding the subject recall (Safety Recall Notice 22551 NHTSA Recall 22V644) involving a cloudy rear view camera on my vehicle. I have checked periodically to have my vehicle repaired. Each time, for at least 10 months, I get the same respo…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2019 Lincoln Continental.
Safety recalls
2019 Lincoln Continental recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2019 Lincoln Continental. 3 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
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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Questions
2019 Lincoln Continental buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2019 Lincoln Continental reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 30 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2019 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 2019 Lincoln Continental?▾
#1: Door Lock Issues (8 complaints). #2: Structural Problems (5 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (5 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Lincoln Continental?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2019 Lincoln Continental?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2019 Lincoln Continental, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 30 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2019 Lincoln Continental have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2019 Lincoln Continental. A major recall area is LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. 3 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 2019 Lincoln Continental?▾
The 2019 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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