Is the Lincoln Town Car Reliable?
1998–2011 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Lincoln Town Car Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 7 | 6 | — | 91 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 2 | 10 | — | — | 92 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 95 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 2 | 16 | 1 | — | 91 | Excellent |
| 2007 | 2 | 57 | 8 | — | 84 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 1 | 108 | 2 | — | 85 | Excellent |
| 2005 | 2 | 83 | 5 | — | 83 | Excellent |
| 2004 | 0 | 41 | 5 | — | 92 | Excellent |
| 2003 | 1 | 123 | 4 | — | 84 | Excellent |
| 2002 | 1 | 46 | 12 | — | 87 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Town Car Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Town Car scores 16 points above the average sedan — a strong result.
Known Lincoln Town Car Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 492 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lincoln Town Car reliable?+
The Lincoln Town Car scores 88/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 15 recall campaigns and 492 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Town Car is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2009 Town Car achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 2 recalls and 1 complaints.
How many miles does a Town Car last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Lincoln Town Car owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Town Car will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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