KnownCarProblemsLincoln Aviator Problems by Year
Owners have filed 491 complaints with NHTSA about the Lincoln Aviator since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2003, 2020, 2004. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Lincoln Aviator problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Aviator | 45 | Fuel system | 21 | 4 |
| 2021 Aviator | 40 | Electrical | 28 | 1 |
| 2020 Aviator | 110 | Electrical | 30 | 2 |
| 2005 Aviator | 51 | Body and structure | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 Aviator | 81 | Transmission | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Aviator | 111 | Transmission | 1 | 5 |
80 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Lincoln Aviator
- What years of the Lincoln Aviator have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2003 (111), 2020 (110), 2004 (81).
- What is the most common problem with the Lincoln Aviator?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (115), body and structure (78), electrical (75).
- Which Lincoln Aviator years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2021 (40), 2022 (45), 2005 (51). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.