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Lincoln Navigator

1998–2002 only

121 classified complaints

1998–2002 Lincoln Navigator models have 121 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically surfacing around 102,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1998–2002 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lincoln Navigator report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1998–2002

2003–2007

2008–2012

2013–2017

2018–2022

2023–2025

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1998–2002 only

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 34 complaints

Median onset: 102,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 19 complaints

Median onset: 120,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Wheels, studs and lug failures · Wheels and tires 11 complaints

Median onset: 69,291 miles. 27.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Air suspension compressor, bags and valves · Suspension 9 complaints

Median onset: 140,000 miles. 55.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $620–$1,710 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 8 complaints

Median onset: 160,000 miles. 75.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 130,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 6 complaints

Median onset: 118,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 4 complaints

Median onset: 166,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1998–2002 model years. See the full Lincoln Navigator report for every year and full specs/safety data.