Is the Lincoln Nautilus Reliable?

20192026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

79/100
Good

Reliability Score

11
Total Recalls
132
Owner Complaints
2
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Lincoln Nautilus Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
2025115
80
Excellent
20243101
75
Good
202318
87
Excellent
202215
90
Excellent
2021110
85
Excellent
20202171
73
Good
2019267
60
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Nautilus Compares to Similar Vehicles

Lincoln Nautilus79/100
Luxury Category Average70/100

The Nautilus scores 9 points above the average luxury — a strong result.

Known Lincoln Nautilus Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

POWER TRAIN
23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
22
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
14
ENGINE
10
SERVICE BRAKES
7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5

Based on 132 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lincoln Nautilus reliable?+

The Lincoln Nautilus scores 79/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 8 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 11 recall campaigns and 132 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Nautilus is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2022 Nautilus achieved the highest reliability score of 90/100 with 1 recall and 5 complaints.

How many miles does a Nautilus last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Lincoln Nautilus owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Nautilus will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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