2006 Lincoln Town Car reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2006 Lincoln Town Car — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 207
- 13 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 56 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 20 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,486
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Lincoln median
+27
median 180 across 71 Lincoln records
Vs 2004-2008
-68
median 275 complaints in 883 records
Top component share
27%
Air Bags: 56 complaints
What owners report fails — 2006 Lincoln Town Car
- AIR BAGS 56
- SEAT BELTS 32
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 25
- SERVICE BRAKES 12
- STEERING 11
2 recalls on record for the 2006 Lincoln Town Car
- NHTSA 14V704000 · 2014 · STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of
- NHTSA 13V385000 · 2013 · STEERING If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2006 Lincoln Town Car units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Lincoln Town Car reliable?
NHTSA has 207 consumer complaints on record for the 2006 Lincoln Town Car and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (56 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2006 Lincoln Town Car units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lincoln Town Car?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (56), seat belts (32), vehicle speed control (25), service brakes (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2006 Lincoln Town Car?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.