Is the Lincoln Navigator Reliable?
1998–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Lincoln Navigator Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 81 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 3 | 7 | — | — | 75 | Good |
| 2024 | 4 | 14 | — | — | 71 | Good |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 85 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 9 | 21 | 7 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 2021 | 9 | 15 | — | — | 68 | Good |
| 2020 | 4 | 19 | — | — | 80 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 6 | 47 | 9 | — | 68 | Good |
| 2018 | 5 | 30 | 1 | — | 79 | Good |
| 2017 | 2 | 16 | — | — | 90 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Navigator Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Navigator scores 5 points above the average luxury — a strong result.
Known Lincoln Navigator Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 173 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lincoln Navigator reliable?+
The Lincoln Navigator scores 75/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 47 recall campaigns and 173 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Navigator is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2017 Navigator achieved the highest reliability score of 90/100 with 2 recalls and 16 complaints.
How many miles does a Navigator last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Lincoln Navigator owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Navigator will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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