Is the Lincoln Nautilus Reliable?

20192026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

70/ 100Good
27
Total Recalls
158
Owner Complaints
1
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Lincoln Nautilus Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
202601
99
Excellent
202558
67
Good
2024614
56
Fair
202336
79
Good
202224
86
Excellent
2021215
75
Good
2020425
55
Fair
2019585
45
Fair

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

How the Nautilus Compares to Similar Vehicles

Lincoln Nautilus70/100
Luxury Category Average70/100

The Nautilus scores exactly at the luxury average.

Known Lincoln Nautilus Reliability Issues

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

POWER TRAIN
29
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18
BACK OVER PREVENTION
7
SERVICE BRAKES
5
STRUCTURE
5

Based on 158 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lincoln Nautilus reliable?+

The Lincoln Nautilus scores 70/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 8 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 27 recall campaigns and 158 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Nautilus is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Nautilus achieved the highest reliability score of 99/100 with 0 recalls and 1 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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