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Vehicle Stats/Lincoln/Navigator Reliability
NHTSA Official DataUpdated Oct 2026Methodology

Lincoln Navigator Reliability by YearBest & worst years, problems & recalls — NHTSA data

Poor reliability signalOur verdict from 284 complaints and 89 recalls on NHTSA record

Comparing used Lincoln Navigator options? We analyzed 10 model years (2017–2026) using real NHTSA complaint and recall data so you can spot stronger years, avoid riskier ones, and know what to inspect before buying.

284
Total Complaints
NHTSA filed
89
Safety Recalls
federal campaigns
17
Crash-Related
crash complaints
8
Fire-Related
fire complaints
20
Injuries Reported
across all years
10
Years Analyzed
2017–2026

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Based on NHTSA complaint data, the Lincoln Navigator has 284 owner complaints and 89 safety recalls across model years 2017–2026. The most reported issue area is POWER TRAIN. 2019 drew the most complaints; 2026 drew the fewest.

Lincoln Navigator — key reliability facts
Make
Lincoln
Model
Navigator
Model years analyzed
2017–2026 (10 years)
Total NHTSA complaints
284
Safety recall campaigns
89
Crash-related complaints
17
Fire-related complaints
8
Worst model year (by complaints)
2019 (80 complaints)
Best model year (fewest complaints)
2026 (0 complaints)
Top reported issue area
POWER TRAIN
Reliability signal
Poor
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) · Data last refreshed Oct 5, 2026
This Navigator has 89 open recall campaigns on record. Check whether yours is affected.Check my VIN free →

By model year

Lincoln Navigator: which years to avoid & which to buy

Based on total NHTSA owner complaints per model year. Higher complaint counts indicate a riskier year to buy used — lower counts suggest a cleaner reliability record.

Years to avoid
201980 complaints201852 complaints202133 complaints

These years have the most owner complaints. Inspect carefully and always run a VIN check.

Best years to buy
20260 complaints20237 complaints202512 complaints

These years have the fewest owner complaints on record — lower risk starting points.

Looking at a 2019 Lincoln Navigator? It logged the most NHTSA complaints of any model year — averages won't tell you whether this exact car is affected.Check this VIN free →

Crash test ratings

NHTSA NCAP crash test ratings

New Car Assessment Program

NCAP crash tests measure how well a vehicle protects occupants in controlled frontal crash, side crash, and rollover scenarios. Stars are awarded per category (5 = safest). These laboratory results are independent of owner complaints and are performed by NHTSA engineers on new production vehicles.

20252025 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD
Overall Safety
5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover Risk
3/5
How to read NCAP stars
5 stars — Excellent
4 stars — Good
3 stars — Average
2 stars — Below average
1 star — Poor

Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings

What the complaint data suggests

Poor
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology

Data engine & NHTSA methodology by Eduard Batog, Co-founder & Data Engineer. How we calculate this.

The LINCOLN NAVIGATOR has 284 NHTSA complaints and 89 recalls on record. 17 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Key findings
  • 284 total complaints filed with NHTSA
  • 89 federal recall campaigns
  • 17 crash-related complaints on record
Top concerns
  • Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
  • Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Verify service records for frequently complained components
Worst years

Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with elevated complaint rates.

Best years

Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with fewer reported issues.

What to check before buying used
  • Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
  • Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
  • Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
Data note: NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted and do not confirm a manufacturing defect Complaint volume is influenced by sales volume — popular models naturally accumulate more complaints

Problems by model year (best vs. worst)

2017
31
2018
52
2019
80
2020
32
2021
33
2022
21
2023
7
2024
16
2025
12
2026
0

Source: NHTSA public complaints database. Updated: Oct 2026

Safety recalls

NHTSA safety recalls

89 recalls found

Safety recalls are mandatory repair campaigns ordered by NHTSA when a vehicle defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety. Manufacturers are required to fix recalled vehicles free of charge. Always verify open recalls before buying a used car.

Safety recall

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

#25V314000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSSeptember 5, 2025
Safety recall

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

#25V315000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARESeptember 5, 2025
Safety recall

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

#25V314000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSSeptember 5, 2025
Safety recall

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

#25V315000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARESeptember 5, 2025
Safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

#25V455000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPJuly 7, 2025
Safety recall

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

#24V852000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSAugust 11, 2024
Safety recall

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

#24V852000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSAugust 11, 2024
Safety recall

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

#23V420000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALSeptember 6, 2023
Safety recall

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

#23V420000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALSeptember 6, 2023
Safety recall

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

#23V128000POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Safety recall

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

#26V104000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Safety recall

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

#26V165000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Safety recall

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

#26V204000VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Safety recall

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

#22V193000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Safety recall

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

#22V455000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Safety recall

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

#25V132000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Safety recall

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

#25V403000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Safety recall

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

#25V729000VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Safety recall

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

#26V104000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Safety recall

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

#26V165000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Source: NHTSA Recalls Database. Data covers model years 2017–2026. Always run a VIN-specific check below for the most up-to-date open recall status.

Common problems

What goes wrong most often

The vehicle systems owners complain about most, ranked from all 284 NHTSA complaints — these are the areas to inspect first on a used car.

01
POWER TRAIN72 complaints
02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM49 complaints
03
ENGINE39 complaints
04
UNKNOWN OR OTHER33 complaints
05
SEAT BELTS29 complaints
06
SERVICE BRAKES21 complaints
07
BACK OVER PREVENTION18 complaints
08
STEERING15 complaints

Owner complaints

NHTSA complaint reports

284 total

These are consumer-submitted safety complaints filed directly with NHTSA. Each complaint describes a real owner's experience. Complaints flagged as crash-related or fire-related are highlighted.

1 InjurySTRUCTURESep 2026

My son was getting into the front passenger door after school today and went he stepped up on the auto running boards it closed on his foot crushing his foot in between the vehicle and running board. The running board would not release. Multiple people in the carpool line saw my son screaming and crying in pain and had to run over to help me stand on and put pressure on the running board to create enough space for him to be able to barely pull his foot free. He suffered redness, swelling and bruising in most of his toes and toe joints. Plus trauma from the incident itself. His foot was trapped for over 1.5 min with 3 adults and 2 teenagers trying to help him free it. Unacceptable. This is incredibly dangerous and would have severely injured a smaller child using the running boards to enter the vehicle.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTIONMay 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V165000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. 

EXTERIOR LIGHTINGFeb 2025

When the car starts the head lights run through a series of motion checks, they go left, right down and then back up. We run into an issue every few weeks where the headlights stay in the down position. This happened with our car and a loaner we received from the dealership. I do have video of the issue. That shows the lights stuck down, when you restart the car the lights run the motion checks and come back up as they should. When the lights stay in the down position they only illuminate about 30' in front of the car.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEJul 2024

We buy used 2023 Lincoln Navigator with only 2937 miles and the running boards opens and close by it self and the most dangerous that the car doesn’t start whenever it wants I have 3 times already it just doesn’t start so I don’t know what to do

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMay 2024

Upon starting, my 2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve L has a significant delay when booting the back up camera and infotainment system and renders the vehicle safety systems unusable. Sometimes the back up camera freezes and locks the screen, sometimes it doesn't turn on at all. Often, the infotainment screen doesn't launch at all. I have multiple videos of evidence but this website won't allow me to submit them, only pictures.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTIONApr 2024

The contact rented a 2023 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the electronic systems became inoperable. The backup camera was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called for Roadside Assistance. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 43,200. The VIN was not available.

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UNKNOWN OR OTHERNov 2023

2023 Lincoln Navigator power running boards defaulting to off, even when turned to auto will automatically switch to off. The dealership has no idea what the problem is. Risher Lincoln Hot Springs Arkansas We have had the car less than 2 months

SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESSep 2026

I am submitting a formal complaint regarding my 2022 Lincoln Navigator, VIN [XXX], which I purchased new from a Lincoln dealership in [XXX]. Since purchasing the vehicle, it has experienced multiple significant mechanical, safety, and reliability problems: The transmission required repair, and the vehicle remained at the repair facility for more than one month while the work was completed. The original tires had to be replaced, resulting in an out-of-pocket expense of approximately $1,900. The suspension has not operated properly since we purchased the vehicle and continues to cause concern. The vehicle has reportedly been affected by seven recalls. The entire air-conditioning system now needs repair, and I have been quoted approximately $2,700. The continuing transmission and suspension problems are particularly concerning because they may affect the vehicle’s safe operation. Considering that this Navigator was purchased new and is a premium vehicle, this history of repeated defects, recalls, extended repair time, and substantial expenses is unacceptable. I respectfully request: A comprehensive review of the vehicle’s complete warranty, recall, and repair history. A thorough inspection of the transmission and suspension to determine whether the vehicle can be operated safely. Repair of the complete air-conditioning system at no cost to me. Reimbursement of the approximately $1,900 paid to replace the tires. Appropriate reimbursement for transportation expenses and the extended period the vehicle was unavailable. Consideration of a manufacturer repurchase, replacement vehicle, extended warranty, or other substantial goodwill assistance because of the vehicle’s continuing problems. Please establish a formal case, provide me with the case number, and respond in writing within 10 business days. I am prepared to provide the purchase agreement, repair orders, tire invoice, air-conditioning estimate, recall notices, photographs, and any o INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJun 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure.

Crash 2 InjuriesUNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESMay 2026

No collision warning; completely break failed. Vehicle had some fuel leakage which was fixed on May-21-2026 and break was failed on May-22-2026 which caused due to this repair. It was a major accident and my car got total due to this. I need full refund of my car; same amount when I bought this car.

STRUCTUREMay 2026

The rear portion of the moonroof on the vehicle, spontaneous imploded while sitting in the parking area in the middle of the night we have video evidence to prove that nothing happened to the vehicle during the night, and it also appears that the moonroof imploded from the inside as it expanded towards the outside of the body.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEMay 2026

Vehicle is subject to multiple open federal safety recalls with no repair remedy currently available from Ford/Lincoln. One recall involves potential fuel pump failure causing loss of fuel pressure, engine stall while driving, and increased crash risk. A second recall involves interruption of driver assistance and visibility systems including rearview camera, forward collision warning, lane keeping, and related safety systems. This vehicle is operated in a commercial passenger rental fleet. Due to federal rental vehicle recall compliance requirements, the vehicle was removed from rental service immediately after issuance of the recalls and cannot legally be rented until repaired. Ford/Lincoln currently has no available repair remedy despite the recalls having been active for an extended period of time. The lack of available remedy has rendered the vehicle commercially unusable for an extended period while continuing to create ongoing safety concerns related to engine stall and interruption of critical driver assistance systems. The vehicle remains unavailable for lawful commercial operation pending manufacturer remedy.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTIONApr 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V455000 (Fuel System Gasoline) and 26V165000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

UNKNOWN OR OTHERMar 2026

While in an airport cell phone waiting lot, an extremely loud explosion happened. I screamed and looked back at my toddler and infant also in the vehicle with me. Thankfully, nobody was harmed. There were no warning lights or sounds before or after the event. I could hear some wind above. I exited the vehicle and checked it - the front panel of the panoramic sunroof had exploded. There was in incredibly large defect in the center with upward bowing and tenting throughout the remaining glass. Pieces of all sizes, tiny to large, were gathered on the closed shade below. I contacted the dealership as the vehicle was still under a bumper to bumper warranty. I took the vehicle to the dealership, and the service department submitted a claim to the warranty department. This was denied as “no point of impact” was identified. Lincoln forums report multiple similar incidences of spontaneously exploding sunroofs. This is incredibly dangerous as it would be a huge hazard if occurred while driving and, if the shade had been opened, it would have seriously injured my children or me.

FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINENov 2025

At about 2:30am after hearing some popping noises I went to the vehicle and saw that the engine under the bonnet was on fire. The fire was seeping out from the sides of the bonnet. The vehicle had been parked since 9:20pm the previous night. I called emergency services including the fire department and the police. It spread very quickly in the Garage where the car was parked and burnt out the garage and the Tesla Plaid parked in the same garage. Firefighters put out the fire with total disintegrated remains. It was just luck that I was awake to catch this at this stage otherwise it would have spread to the house. My 3 children and wife were sleeping. The fire started in the engine of the parked Lincoln Navigator. Visual confirmation of the event is evident.

UNKNOWN OR OTHERAug 2025

The foot rails outside the vehicle either don't go up or don't go down. Also, there are several times that the foot rail goes down, and as I step on it, it closes with my foot still on it. Causing me to fall or get my foot stuck between the rail and the car. Fortunately, I didn't get hurt the 4 times that it happened. There is no consistency as to when it happens or any type of warning. The vehicle is scheduled to go in for additional service, but I wanted to file this complaint as it's an extremely dangerous hazard for occupants. Started around the end of June.

SERVICE BRAKESSep 2023

upon arriving home after a vacation, the NAV experienced complete brake fluid loss and no braking as a result. I investigated the brake lines and one of the lines had been secured to the frame with a clip - this clip was not secure and the brake like was chaffed against the air cleaner housing

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJul 2023

2022 Lincoln Navigator L Reserve has many issues with Modules one of them that keeps goes bad is Apin which controls the screen and all other features like Massage seats Running Boards and Music and all other controls that gets disabled when it goes bad it’s a frequent problem which I has been having often changed 3 times but the problem is persistent Lincoln hasn’t made a recall for this particular model they are keep updating the software or replacing Apin but it’s not a long time fix you’ll have this issue as long as you have this model it’s my 4th time getting fix other issues with this model is blind spot sensor that goes on while driving and it stays on the screen till it’s get reprogrammed at the dealership with updates so this 2022 Model is not as same as the other Lincoln Navigator models

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJul 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while parked in a parking lot on a stormy day, lightning struck nearby the vehicle, and the vehicle lost electrical power. The vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle could not be restarted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

Crash 1 InjuryELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEJun 2023

I was driving and didn't notice this truck ahead of me as I switched lanes. Although fault is questionable since the truck we traveling extremely slow on the highway, my vehicle had plenty of time to stop with the Pre-Collision System. That system is intended to avoid front end collisions and apply emergency breaks if required. IT DIDN'T. I have video of the system failure from my Dash Cam.

Showing 20 of 284 total NHTSA complaints. Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

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The basics

How to read this data

Complaints, recalls, investigations — here’s what each number actually tells you about a used Lincoln Navigator, in plain English.

01

What is an NHTSA Complaint?

An NHTSA safety complaint is a report filed directly by a vehicle owner or driver describing a safety-related issue. Anyone can submit a complaint at NHTSA.gov. The number of complaints is a signal of how common a problem is — but complaints per model-year matter more than raw totals, since popular vehicles naturally receive more reports. The Lincoln Navigator has 284 complaints on record across 10 model years.

02

What is a Safety Recall?

A safety recall is a mandatory campaign issued by NHTSA when a vehicle component poses an unreasonable risk to safety or does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Unlike complaints (which are owner-reported), recalls are formally investigated and confirmed by regulators. Manufacturers must fix recalled vehicles free of charge. The Lincoln Navigator has 89 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database.

03

What Are Crash Complaints?

Crash complaints are NHTSA filings where the owner indicates a crash occurred as part of the incident. 17 of the Lincoln Navigator's 284 complaints involved a crash. This metric is particularly important because it indicates how often defects resulted in actual collisions — a key safety signal beyond general reliability.

04

How Is the Reliability Verdict Calculated?

The reliability verdict (Poor) is generated by analyzing the vehicle's total complaints, recall history, crash complaint ratio, fire complaint ratio, and top component failures relative to class averages. This verdict gives buyers a quick interpretation before they review year-level details and VIN-level history. It should be treated as one decision input, not a substitute for a VIN-specific report.

05

Why Do Newer Years Have Fewer Complaints?

Newer model years appear to have fewer complaints because there has been less time for owners to file them. Complaints accumulate over years of ownership. A 2020 model year vehicle will typically show fewer complaints than a 2015 model year even if it is less reliable — simply because fewer owners have had time to report issues. Focus on complaints per year of market presence when comparing across model years.

06

Fleet Data vs. Individual VIN

Everything on this page reflects aggregated data across all Lincoln Navigator vehicles on the road — not any specific car. Two Lincoln Navigator vehicles of the same year can have very different histories: one may have been in three accidents and have an open recall; another may be clean. A VIN check gives you the individual car's history: accidents, title brands, odometer records, service history, and real-time recall status.

07

What Are NHTSA Investigations?

When NHTSA receives a pattern of related safety complaints, it opens a formal investigation. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) is the first stage — NHTSA determines if a safety defect may exist. If evidence is strong, it escalates to an Engineering Analysis (EA), which can result in a mandatory recall. The Lincoln Navigator has 0 investigations on record (0 active). Investigations listed above may have already led to the recalls shown on this page.

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Lincoln Navigator reliability — frequently asked questions

Is the Lincoln Navigator reliable?

Poor. The Lincoln Navigator has 284 NHTSA owner complaints and 89 recall campaigns across model years. A commonly reported issue area is POWER TRAIN. Use year-level data as a pattern guide, then verify the exact car with a VIN check before purchase.

Which Lincoln Navigator years to avoid?

Years with the most NHTSA complaints: 2019 (80 complaints), 2018 (52 complaints), 2021 (33 complaints). Use these years as a shortlist for deeper inspection, and always run a VIN check on the exact vehicle before purchase.

What are the most common Lincoln Navigator problems?

Top reported issues: POWER TRAIN (72 complaints); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (49 complaints); ENGINE (39 complaints).

Does the Lincoln Navigator have recalls?

Yes — 89 NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the Lincoln Navigator. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

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