Lincoln Aviator problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Lincoln Aviator model year, from official NHTSA data.
447
NHTSA complaints
51
recall campaigns
1,033
service bulletins (TSBs)
3
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lincoln Aviator | 13 | 14 | — |
| 2024 Lincoln Aviator | 5 | 8 | — |
| 2023 Lincoln Aviator | 21 | 16 | 122 |
| 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 43 | 21 | 186 |
| 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 38 | 28 | 255 |
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 102 | 30 | 312 |
| 2005 Lincoln Aviator | 51 | 0 | 29 |
| 2004 Lincoln Aviator | 81 | 0 | 56 |
| 2003 Lincoln Aviator | 111 | 1 | 73 |
Common problems
- Lincoln Aviator power train problems113
- Lincoln Aviator structure problems80
- Lincoln Aviator electrical system problems80
- Lincoln Aviator engine and engine cooling problems33
- Lincoln Aviator back over prevention problems32
- Lincoln Aviator engine problems31
- Lincoln Aviator air bags problems22
- Lincoln Aviator visibility problems22
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Loss of Motive PowerEA23002 · opened Sep 29, 2023 · closed Oct 31, 2024
- Vehicle Rollaway AllegationsEA09013 · opened Aug 18, 2009 · closed Feb 12, 2013
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADDP05005 · opened Sep 22, 2005 · closed Jan 4, 2006