Lincoln Navigator problems by year
1,234 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 28 Lincoln Navigator model years. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Limited reporting history | 11 | 6 | — | |
| 2024 Limited reporting history | 16 | 7 | — | |
| 2023 Limited reporting history | 6 | 8 | — | |
| 2022 | 21 | 14 | Electrical System | |
| 2021 | 32 | 12 | Engine | |
| 2020 | 31 | 13 | Power Train | |
| 2019 | 79 | 10 | Power Train | |
| 2018 | 52 | 12 | Power Train | |
| 2017 | 31 | 5 | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2016 | 25 | 4 | Visibility | |
| 2015 | 21 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 | — | |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 | — | |
| 2012 | 12 | 3 | — | |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | — | |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 | — | |
| 2009 | 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.