Lincoln Navigator problems by year
1,219 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 28 Lincoln Navigator model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 6 | — | |
| 2024 | 15 | 7 | — | |
| 2023 Fewer complaints | 6 | 8 | — | |
| 2022 | 20 | 14 | Electrical System | |
| 2021 | 31 | 12 | Engine | |
| 2020 | 29 | 13 | Power Train | |
| 2019 | 71 | 10 | Power Train | |
| 2018 | 50 | 12 | Power Train | |
| 2017 | 30 | 5 | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2016 | 25 | 4 | Visibility | |
| 2015 | 21 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 | — | |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 | — | |
| 2012 | 12 | 3 | — | |
| 2011 Fewer complaints | 9 | 0 | — | |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 | — | |
| 2009 Fewer complaints | 10 | 1 | — | |
| 2008 | 30 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2007 | 45 | 2 | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2006 | 60 | 3 | Suspension | |
| 2005 | 48 | 0 | Suspension | |
| 2004 | 86 | 0 | Suspension | |
| 2003 Most complained | 127 | 0 | Suspension | |
| 2002 | 32 | 1 | Air Bags | |
| 2001 | 81 | 3 | Tires | |
| 2000 Most complained | 109 | 4 | Tires | |
| 1999 Most complained | 132 | 2 | Tires | |
| 1998 Most complained | 192 | 2 | Tires |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Lincoln.