This page covers 2 recalls, 16 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Lincoln Continental.
19–21 mpg combined
11.2–12.4 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 5 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For 2018 Lincoln Continental owners, the complaint picture is split fairly evenly between backup camera issues and door hardware failures. On the camera side, owners report the rear-view camera producing blurry or degraded images when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. Door latches and handles draw an equal share of complaints, owners describe door handles becoming unresponsive to lock and unlock inputs, whether using the key fob or the button on the handle itself, and at least one report involves a front driver's door latch failing to hold the door closed while parked. The electrical system complaints are fewer, but one recurring detail involves the electronic parking brake throwing a "limited function" warning and requiring a stop-and-release cycle to reset, with the underlying issue diagnosed as a faulty ABS module that Lincoln has reportedly discontinued.
16
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
The 2018 Lincoln Continental has two recalls, the more serious being a door latch that may not fully engage, allowing a door to swing open while the vehicle is in motion.
There is also a visibility concern on vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system: the anti-reflective coating on the camera lens can degrade over time, producing a foggy or cloudy image that reduces the driver's view of what is directly behind the vehicle when reversing.
At a glance
What can fail
The anti-reflective coating on the 360-degree camera system's lens can degrade, causing the rearview camera image to become foggy or cloudy.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The motors that operate the door latches may malfunction, preventing the latches from fully engaging and securing the doors.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
