2022 Lincoln Navigator: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2022 Lincoln Navigator? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 16 complaints, with Electrical Faults as the top reported area.
2022 Lincoln Navigator Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2022 Lincoln Navigator trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2022 Lincoln Navigator Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2022 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not Rated19.1% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Rollover
19.1% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2022 Lincoln Navigator has 16 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 13 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Lincoln
- Model
- Navigator
- Model year
- 2022
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 16
- Crash-related complaints
- 2
- Safety recall campaigns
- 13
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 19
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 17 / 23
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2022 Lincoln Navigator Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
Engine Problems
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Uncategorized Issues, Engine Problems. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2022 Lincoln Navigator?
The 2022 Lincoln Navigator shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2022 Lincoln Navigator
Inspection Focus
- Inspect electrical systems, including infotainment and wiring, for known issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls before purchase.
- Request service records for reported components like engine, brakes, and AEB.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on electrical and safety systems.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect electrical systems, including infotainment and wiring, for known issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls before purchase.
- Request service records for reported components like engine, brakes, and AEB.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on electrical and safety systems.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2022 Lincoln Navigator, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 16 complaints for the 2022 Lincoln Navigator, issues are concentrated in electrical faults, with 8 reports. Other concerns include engine, brake, and forward collision avoidance systems. Crash-related complaints are low at 2, but confidence is low due to limited data.
- Electrical faults account for half of all complaints (8 out of 16).
- Engine problems, brake system issues, and forward collision avoidance each have 3 complaints.
- There are 13 recalls for this model year, which is high relative to the number of complaints.
- Electrical faults are the most reported component, with 8 complaints.
- Engine problems and brake system issues each have 3 complaints.
- Forward collision avoidance (AEB) also has 3 complaints.
All 2022 Lincoln Navigator Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Lincoln Navigator. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Lincoln Navigator. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 co…
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 wi…
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 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 did…
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 c…
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 wh…
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; howeve…
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 …
Transmission is now shifting violently, it is produces jolts of power before shifting, a lack of power after shifting and will hold gears longer than usual. Tends to feel like it is gear hunting at low speeds and down shifts sporadically.
Moonroof exploded and shattered while driving. Was on a 2 lane paved highway and no other cars were around.
Windshield wipers will stop working when driving in weather that requires the windshield wipers. They stop in place and will not move even when trying to move them manually. This is an intermittent problem. The windshield wipers will reset and start working after a period of 6…
Vehicle would not start. Did not recognize key fob, phone app for engine start or the password.
1. THE MONITOR ON THE VEHICLE WENT BLACK ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS SO FAR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. THE SCREEN REBOOTED BUT CAUSES THE RETRACTABLE RUNNING BOARDS TO BE LOCKED IN THE UP POSITION. IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE RUNNING BOARDS YOU MUST GO INTO THE SETTINGS AND ADJUST THE…
Car accelerated very fast while in reverse and brake would not work. After reversing into other cars the car Finally stopped. When the car was turned back on it would not going to gear because the break was not being registered as being pressed
I purchased a new 2022 Lincoln Navigator Reserve L and just took a 3000 mile road trip and used their Active Glide driver assistance extensively and have uncovered a MAJOR safety issue with their system. The issue I found is that when using the adaptive cruise control feature th…
engine temperature warning light came on. engine coolant leaked out. engine die while we were waiting for help on the side of I-15 freeway. The vehicle is now at Lincoln dealership for repair. They also told me that there is a faulty fuel pump code that they are looking at. They …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2022 Lincoln Navigator.
2022 Lincoln Navigator Recalls
13 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2022 Lincoln Navigator. 13 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2022 Lincoln Navigator Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2022 Lincoln Navigator reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 16 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 13 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2022 Lincoln Navigator shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lincoln Navigator?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (8 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (3 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Lincoln Navigator?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2022 Lincoln Navigator?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2022 Lincoln Navigator, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 16 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2022 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?▾
Yes. 13 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2022 Lincoln Navigator. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL. 13 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2022 Lincoln Navigator?▾
The 2022 Lincoln Navigator shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Navigator reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.