repaired · 2026 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Lincoln ContinentalProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 75 owner complaints about the 2017 Lincoln Continental, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-644 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Lincoln Continental has problems
75 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Structure
15Latches/locks/linkages
14Electrical system
11Back over prevention
4Seats
3Power train
3Engine
3Steering
2Air bags
88 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 20 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 11 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 Lincoln Continental recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Doors: latch
Risk. A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Continental year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Continental median. How we score
'69'74'75'77'78'79'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Lincoln Continental safety ratings
2017 Lincoln Continental 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Continental owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Date of Incident: XXX Location: [XXX] Vehicle Speed: 0 Description: The right front and right rear doors on my 2017 Lincoln Continental (VIN: [XXX]) became completely inoperable from the outside — the exact same safety defect addressed under recall 19S03. The recall repair was previously performed…
Doors open while driving, happened 4 times in the last month. Back right door and drivers door 2 occasions on both doors. On line it says all Lincoln Continentals from 2017 2018 and 2019 were recalled and there telling me mine is not on the recall. This is a very dangerous situation this is my…
The rear doors on my 2017 Lincoln Continental do not open from the outside when the exterior handle button is pressed. The doors do open from the inside. This failure is very similar to the symptoms described in Ford’s existing recall for defective door latches on 2017 Continental vehicles, but my…
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