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ProblemsByVin Index / 2017-LINCOLN-CONTINENTAL / COMPLAINTS
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2017 Lincoln Continental owner complaints

74 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

other 8 complaints shown

12/15/2022 25,000 mi ODI #11497580.0

The contact owns a 2017 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 he had experienced a clouded rear view camera image. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer and was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/09/2021 1 injury ODI #11443191.0

I turned on my heated seats and felt my back burning. I turned it off and called the dealer immediately and noted my brand new winter arctic coat had a hole in it, the seat had a hole in the air bladder of the seat and the entire car was smelling of burning. I have owned the car without problems. My back had a first degree burn

10/19/2023 45,720 mi ODI #11550870.0

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that on numerous occasions after the vehicle was shifted into park, the front driver’s and passenger side door latch failed to engage. The contact stated that he had to manually unlock the door to exit the vehicle. The contact stated that the electronic door latch intermittently operated. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not yet been diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches, Locks, Linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall and advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 45,720.

09/16/2021 ODI #11433270.0

Defective E-Latch (press button activated door latch), rear passenger side door. The button is defective- subject to recall, however, my VIN not included. In addition to the defective button installed on our car; this car has a safety design defect in that the manufacturer has not provided the rear passengers a mechanical means of escape in the event of an accident and the button malfunctions or is defective (as is the case with our vehicle). The manufacturer provides such a latch for the front seat passengers. But apparently had no concern for the safety of the rear passengers. I called Lincoln and alerted them to my concerns- they refused to replace my defective button (car out of warranty and not subject to the VIN specific recall) and similarly were unconcerned regarding my concer

09/05/2019 59,450 mi ODI #11253356.0

Door lock issues as they opened and won't close while driving

09/04/2019 28,000 mi ODI #11253095.0

"takata recall", on april 25, I was traveling to atlanta, ga from virginia to attend a conference and stopped to get gas and my driver's door locked me inside the car. I had to use the latch to release the lock. I have contacted dealership about the issue and I have not received any remedy to this issue. My vehicle will not let me set the cruise control on the highway, the wrench light stays lit and I'm worried about what else maybe wrong. I'm afraid to drive my car that I'm paying payments on. It has been almost 5 months and still no remedy.

08/25/2023 23,000 mi ODI #11540810.0

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of Customer Satisfaction Program: 22M03 (Replace front and/or side cameras if foggy); however, the dealer declined to perform the repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the side cameras were intermittently foggy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and declined the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

08/08/2019 ODI #11242482.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Lincoln continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v077000(latches/locks/linkages). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. Rc lacy Ford Lincoln Subaru (u.s. 9w, 25 maple ave, catskill, ny 12414, (518) 943-4300) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted to confirm part availability. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

body 3 complaints shown

12 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/26/2024 ODI #11632522.0

Recall 19V-077 was performed in 2019. On [XXX] The passenger front door was closed and is now unable to open again from the inside or outside. A message is displayed on the dash stating "passenger front door open". Called Lincoln corporate support and spoke with Elaine, she told me the recall has already been performed, and cannot be performed again under any type of warranty or extension as the recall had a cutoff date and has "expired". No parts warranty on the superseded parts either. Told me I will have to come out of my pocket for diagnosis and repairs of the faulty parts installed under their safety recall. Considering the door is not fully latched and can just randomly open on its own given the right conditions this is neglect for my safety and other drivers or pedestrians on the ro

12/16/2023 ODI #11560400.0

Drivers door latch will NOT lock/engage after opening door.

09/17/2018 ODI #11129985.0

The front hood vibrates as if it's getting ready to unlatch as your driving at 70 m.p.h. While on the highway. It's very uncomfortable and scary.

steering 2 complaints shown

3 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
10/05/2020 ODI #11361820.0

2017 Lincoln continental. Consumer writes in regards to steering wheel malfunction. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle had a water leak damaging the computer system. This caused the vehicle to fail while driving. *js

08/15/2017 ODI #11015421.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Lincoln continental. While driving various speeds, the lights on the instrument panel dimmed and it was hard to read especially when it was brighter outside. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (saginaw valley Ford Lincoln located at 4201 bay rd, saginaw, mi 48603; (989) 792-1700), but nothing could be done. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Also, while driving various speeds, the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-521-4140 and stated that the instrument panel was made that way. The approximate failure mileage was 0.

brakes 2 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
10/03/2024 90,000 mi ODI #11617836.0

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH and coming upon a red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact activated the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact became aware of brake fluid underneath the vehicle near the wheel and brake hose. The contact took the vehicle to a body shop nearby and a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the brake hose had failed. The brake hose and brake line had been replaced. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the brake hose had fa

08/29/2023 150,000 mi ODI #11541443.0

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while driving approximately 35–40 MPH, the parking brake activated, causing the driver to swerve, as the tires squealed. The driver was able to pull over. The contact was unable to release the parking brake. The vehicle was in LIMP Mode. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS brake module had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

electrical 1 complaint shown

13 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/28/2020 ODI #11385368.0

December 26 2020, upon attempting to exit the front passenger seat, the door would not open when button depressed to open the door and allow passenger to exit. Door only allowed for exit when opened from the outside handle. Inability to exit vehicle puts lives in danger. Vehicle was parked when incident occurred

airbags 1 complaint shown

10/06/2017 9,800 mi ODI #11032135.0

Driver side seat bracket broke off when getting into car. Dealer took car and repaired seat. Side airbag case was also split and airbag was visible to the eye. This was in june 2017. Same exact thing happened last week. Driver side seat (left side again) broke off as I entered the vahicle. Case of airbag did not break open. Dealer picked up and repaired again. Took car out today after getting it back. Now seat cooling fan is extremely loud in the seat itself. It must be hitting something inside as it rotates to cool the seats no have made a recording. The car was stationary and not moving when thenincidents happened. I have called the dealer again this evening and left message to return my call.

engine 1 complaint shown

09/30/2025 ODI #11690470.0

antifreeze mix with oil , now my motor is bad only had care for 8 months , coolant system ran hot all of a sudden , warning light of overheating stopped asap and had car towed, first appearence on 09/28

powertrain 1 complaint shown

08/19/2025 76,000 mi ODI #11681625.0

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Continental. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). The contact had the trunk latch repaired under the recall. The contact stated that two years later the trunk latch failed. The trunk could be closed; however, the trunk failed to latch securely, and a rope was used to keep it securely closed. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 40 MPH, the wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor mount had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance in covering the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 76,

Showing 300 of 74 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Lincoln/Continental#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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