2003 Lincoln Navigator air bags problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 Lincoln Navigator — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. Also, a "check the suspension" message illuminated indicating that the rear shocks failed to work. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who indicated that the passenger side running board…”
filed Feb 4, 2015
“While driving in a parking lot a car pulled out in front of my 2003 navigator as I hit the brakes I felt my suv drop from the front. The tire skidded and I hit the car that was pulling out. After the accident my truck was never the same .it was taken to the dealership but they said the warranty…”
filed Sep 29, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Navigator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Navigator | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 Navigator | 2 | 7% |
| 2016 Navigator | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 Navigator | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 Navigator | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Navigator | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Navigator | 6 | 10% |
| 2005 Navigator | 6 | 13% |
| 2004 Navigator | 13 | 15% |
| 2002 Navigator | 7 | 22% |
| 2001 Navigator | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 Navigator | 9 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Lincoln Navigator
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.