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ProblemsByVin File / 2019-LINCOLN-CONTINENTAL NHTSA data synced 8 hours ago
2019 · Lincoln

Lincoln Continental problems

Light NHTSA footprint — 30 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.

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Reliability score
8.2 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2019 Continental?
Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

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.

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Top trouble spots 3 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
5 reports · fails ~23,000 mi · avg $850
moderate
body
3 reports · avg $1,500
moderate
steering
3 reports · fails ~25,000 mi · avg $700
severe
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2019 Continental · steering
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…
2019 Continental · electrical
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the “No Key Detected” warning light was illuminated and the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that whenever the sign was off, the vehicle would start up right…
10/04/2022 · at 23,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11487829.0 · see electrical pattern →
2019 Continental · brakes
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while exiting out of a parking spot, he attempted to depress the brake pedal but could not reach or find the brake pedal. The contact moved his foot closer to the accelerator pedal and was able to depress the brake…
09/23/2021 · at 18,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11434077.0
2019 Continental · powertrain
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated while driving 68-70 MPH, an unknown chime engaged and the message "Door May Open Unexpectedly - Caution" was displayed. Additionally, the power train warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to…
09/19/2022 · at 64,800 mi · NHTSA ODI #11485234.0
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 19V077000 February 11, 2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles

A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S03.

Common questions

Is the 2019 Lincoln Continental reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Lincoln Continental is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2019 Lincoln Continental?

On the NHTSA data, the 2019 Lincoln Continental does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2019 Lincoln Continental?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 5 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 23,000 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 23,000 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Lincoln Continental 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 2019 Lincoln Continental?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 30 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 8 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Lincoln/Continental. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Lincoln. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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