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Lincoln Navigator

2018–2022 only

271 classified complaints 34 recalls

2018–2022 Lincoln Navigator models have 271 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 34 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 35,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2018–2022 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lincoln Navigator report for every year combined.

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

What breaks, and when — 2018–2022 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 64 complaints

Median onset: 35,000 miles.

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

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 31 complaints

Median onset: 55,884 miles. 32.3% 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.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 22 complaints

Median onset: 19,700 miles. 13.6% 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 newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 19 complaints

Median onset: 19,000 miles.

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

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 18 complaints

Median onset: 2,000 miles. 5.6% 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 newer model years.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 11 complaints

Median onset: 72,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 6,126 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 59,530 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 2018–2022 model years. See the full Lincoln Navigator report for every year and full specs/safety data.