KnownCarProblemsLincoln Navigator Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,033 complaints with NHTSA about the Lincoln Navigator since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2003, 2000, 2004. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Lincoln Navigator problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Navigator | 33 | Engine | 12 | 2 |
| 2020 Navigator | 32 | Transmission | 13 | 2 |
| 2019 Navigator | 85 | Seat belts | 10 | 3 |
| 2018 Navigator | 52 | Transmission | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 Navigator | 32 | Brakes | 5 | 3 |
| 2016 Navigator | 25 | Visibility and wipers | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 Navigator | 30 | Brakes | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Navigator | 45 | Fuel system | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Navigator | 60 | Engine | 3 | 5 |
| 2005 Navigator | 48 | Suspension | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 Navigator | 86 | Suspension | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 Navigator | 127 | Suspension | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 Navigator | 32 | Engine | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Navigator | 81 | Wheels and tires | 3 | 6 |
| 2000 Navigator | 109 | Wheels and tires | 4 | 9 |
71 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Lincoln Navigator
- What years of the Lincoln Navigator have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2003 (127), 2000 (109), 2004 (86).
- What is the most common problem with the Lincoln Navigator?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (124), engine (120), transmission (113).
- Which Lincoln Navigator years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2011 (9), 2009 (10), 2012 (12). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.