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.
2018 Lincoln ContinentalProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2018 Lincoln Continental, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 2 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 October 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Lincoln Continental has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Latches/locks/linkages
5Electrical system
4Back over prevention
2Structure
1Visibility/wiper
1Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
1Power train
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 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.
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
2018 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
2018 Lincoln Continental safety ratings
2018 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: Optional
In owners' words
What Continental owners report
Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the message "Driver Door Fault - Use Inside Override Lever Map Pocket" was displayed and a chime sounded, disabling the Auto Hold, Cruise Control mode, and other functions. The message "Door Latch Fault"…
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and the remedy, to replace the latch assemblies on all four doors, had been completed in 2019. Approximately 7 years later, the…
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's door latch failed to latch as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed front driver's door latch. The contact was informed that the front…
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