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2002 Lincoln Navigator vs 2003 Lincoln Navigator

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2002 Lincoln Navigator2003 Lincoln Navigator
NHTSA complaints32127
Recall campaigns10
Service bulletins (TSBs)87150
Investigations21
Crash reports26
Fire reports53
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)12–1313
Median reported mileage90,000 mi76,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLincoln NavigatorLincoln Navigator
Suspension138
Electrical System622
Air Bags714
Structure218
Engine and Engine Cooling710
Power Train213
Vehicle Speed Control77
Visibility013

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling09
Clunking / rattling07
Vibration / shaking05
2002 Lincoln Navigator
2003 Lincoln Navigator

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.