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2017 Lincoln Navigator vs 2018 Lincoln Navigator

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2017 Lincoln Navigator2018 Lincoln Navigator
NHTSA complaints3152
Recall campaigns512
Service bulletins (TSBs)111164
Investigations01
Crash reports30
Fire reports13
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)1718–19
Median reported incident mileage57,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLincoln NavigatorLincoln Navigator
Power Train120
Engine112
Electrical System48
Back Over Prevention53
Steering15
Service Brakes50
Service Brakes, Hydraulic50
Visibility41

Symptoms owners describe

Clunking / rattling09
Stalling05
Loss of power05
2017 Lincoln Navigator
2018 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.