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#BS-2003-LINAVI-1D87

2003 Lincoln Aviator

Based on reports from 168 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
168
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
73
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 168 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

crack in rear panel below window

16 complaints • Severity 7.2/10

$X,XXX
2

shifter rod broke

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
3

leaking valves on cylinder

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

24 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 62K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

32
0–30K
26
30–60K
27
60–90K
16
90–120K
14
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (32 reports) • Median: 62K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (24 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain24 (14%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission16 (10%)
Engine14 (8%)
Structure:body9 (5%)
Electrical7 (4%)
Speed Control6 (4%)
Wheels & Tires6 (4%)
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit5 (3%)

2003 Lincoln Aviator: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 62K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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03
36
04
9
05
14
06
10
07
9
08
3
09
15
10
19
11
8
12
11
13
1
14
5
15
5
16
5
17
1
18
2
19
3
20
2
22

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

02V313000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET.

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This is the worst model year for the Lincoln Aviator according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2003 Lincoln Aviator vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

168

Class avg

343

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 168 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2003 Lincoln Aviator: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Lincoln Aviator?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2003 Lincoln Aviator is related to the drivetrain, with 24 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2003 Lincoln Aviator reliable?
The 2003 Lincoln Aviator has 168 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2003 Lincoln Aviator problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2003 Lincoln Aviator have any recalls?
Yes, the 2003 Lincoln Aviator has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lincoln Aviator problems start?
Based on 121 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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