Lincoln Navigator years to avoid
More than twice the Navigator's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Lincoln Navigator years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Lincoln Navigator complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lincoln Navigator problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical199
- Engine185
- Transmission179
- Suspension161
- Tires159
- Brakes111
- Acceleration95
- Visibility87
- Body83
- Airbags80
- Steering69
- Fuel system58
Most reported problems on the Lincoln Navigator
Lincoln Navigator problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 1 | Seats | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 14 | Driver assistance | 7 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 16 | Suspension | 7 | 4 | ||
| 2023 | - | 7 | Electrical | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 73 | 21 | Electrical | 14 | 3 | ||
| 2021 | 67 | 34 | Engine | 12 | 2 | ||
| 2020 | 69 | 32 | Transmission | 55,884 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 33 | 86 | Seat belts | 77,000 | 10 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 51 | 52 | Transmission | 64,000 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 72 | 32 | Brakes | 87,000 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 78 | 25 | Visibility | 84,000 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 78 | 21 | Electrical | 68,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 85 | 17 | Transmission | 90,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 85 | 14 | Transmission | 20,000 | 0 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 88 | 12 | Transmission | 30,000 | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 91 | 9 | Brakes | 88,600 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 83 | 16 | Brakes | 78,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 90 | 10 | Electrical | 75,000 | 1 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 76 | 30 | Brakes | 60,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 63 | 45 | Brakes | 70,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 51 | 60 | Engine | 74,000 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 60 | 48 | Suspension | 60,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2004 | 39 | 86 | Suspension | 67,000 | 0 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 25 | 127 | Suspension | 72,500 | 0 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 69 | 32 | Engine | 90,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 38 | 81 | Tires | 78,000 | 3 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 109 | Tires | 75,000 | 4 | 9 | |
| 1999 | - | 132 | Tires | 85,400 | 5 | 7 | |
| 1998 | - | 192 | Tires | 98,120 | 5 | 14 |
Recalls 69
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Questions about the Lincoln Navigator
What years of the Lincoln Navigator should you avoid?
2001, 2003, 2004 and 2019. Each has more than twice the Lincoln Navigator's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 127, mostly about suspension and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Lincoln Navigator?
2009, 2012 and 2013 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (10, 12 and 14).
What is the most common problem with the Lincoln Navigator?
Electrical, with 199 complaints across all years, followed by engine (185) and transmission (179).
How many recalls does the Lincoln Navigator have?
69 recalls between 1998 and 2026. The 2022 model year has the most, with 14.
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