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#BS-2023-LINAVI-1D872023 Lincoln Aviator
Based on reports from 30 owners and 13 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 30 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 13 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
6 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 21K miles.
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Top cost driver: Electrical (6 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2023 Lincoln Aviator: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 20,990 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 21K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera Issues
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention: sensing system: camera-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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (13 recalls)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
+ 8 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Lincoln Aviator is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.
2023 Lincoln Aviator vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
30
Class avg
106
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard 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. 30 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 13 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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