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2023 Lincoln AviatorProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 42 owners and 16 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
42
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
16
TSBs
129
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 42 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 16 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

7 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 21K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (7 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical7 (17%)
Engine5 (12%)
Other4 (10%)
Fuel System4 (10%)
Back Over Prevention3 (7%)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2 (5%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control2 (5%)
Seats2 (5%)

2023 Lincoln Aviator: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator, with 7 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 12% of all reports filed for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator, with 5 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 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Back Over Prevention Issues

Back Over Prevention complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention-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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5
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12
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13
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (16 recalls)

22V953000Feb 2023

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."

23V022000Feb 2023

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.

23V070000Apr 2023

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."

23V342000Nov 2023

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.

23V598000Nov 2023

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.

+ 11 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2023 Lincoln Aviator NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

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

42

Class avg

138

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. 42 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 16 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Lincoln Aviator Model Years

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2023 Lincoln Aviator: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Lincoln Aviator?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2023 Lincoln Aviator is related to the electrical, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2023 Lincoln Aviator reliable?
The 2023 Lincoln Aviator has 42 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2023 Lincoln Aviator?
NHTSA rates the 2023 Lincoln Aviator 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2023 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 2023 Lincoln Aviator have any recalls?
Yes, the 2023 Lincoln Aviator has 16 recalls 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 7 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 20,990 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.
When was the 2023 Lincoln Aviator data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
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.
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