Is the Lincoln Town Car Reliable?
1998–2011 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.
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Lincoln Town Car Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 6 | 78 | Good |
| 2010 | 3 | 13 | 72 | Good |
| 2009 | 3 | 5 | 80 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 3 | 20 | 64 | Fair |
| 2007 | 3 | 84 | 49 | Fair |
| 2006 | 2 | 143 | 57 | Fair |
| 2005 | 3 | 119 | 38 | Poor |
| 2004 | 0 | 83 | 67 | Good |
| 2003 | 1 | 201 | 62 | Fair |
| 2002 | 1 | 64 | 59 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Town Car Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Town Car scores 9 points below the average sedan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Lincoln Town Car Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 738 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lincoln Town Car reliable?+
The Lincoln Town Car scores 63/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 22 recall campaigns and 738 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 80/100 with 3 recalls and 5 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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