Lincoln Town Car problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 5 owner complaints. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Limited NHTSA data — only 5 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily.
Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Lincoln town car. The contact received a recall notification of the NHTSA campaign id number 13v385000 (steering); however ,the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced under the recall since the part was not available. The manufacturer was…
Takata recall. The car accelerates on its own when hitting the brakes., while in motion. ( periodically.)
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Lincoln town car. When a passenger sits in the front passenger seat the air bag deactivation light will come on even when the appropriate weight is occupying the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the…
As I was approaching my left turn into the community I live in and driving about 45 MPH, I stepped onto the brake and the car engine started accelerating. There was a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction which was the reason I was trying to stop. I pushed down on the…
Common questions
Is the 2009 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 5 owner complaints have been filed for the 2009 Lincoln Town Car, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2009 Lincoln Town Car?
Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2009 Lincoln Town Car without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What's the most common problem on the 2009 Lincoln Town Car?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Lincoln Town Car has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2009 Lincoln Town Car?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 5 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.