Lincoln Navigator common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Lincoln Navigator vehicles have filed 306 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (70% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 306
- Owner complaints
- 95
- Recall campaigns
- 16
- Crash-related reports
- 14
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2018 navigator
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 navigator
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 navigator
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 navigator
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 navigator
A blank instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 navigator
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Lincoln Navigator problems?
- Across 306 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Lincoln Navigator vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (70%), seat belts (13%), visibility (9%).
- Which Lincoln Navigator model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2019 Lincoln Navigator has the most owner complaints, with 69 filed.
- Are Lincoln Navigator problems dangerous?
- Of the 306 complaints on record, 16 mention a crash, 9 mention a fire and 14 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2019 accounts for the most complaints (69). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.