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#BS-2019-LINNAV-392C2019 Lincoln NavigatorProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 115 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 115 complaints, 4 crashes, 1 fires, and 10 recalls.
Top reported problems
infotainment screen freezes stops working
2 complaints • Severity 8/10
rear lift gate opens randomly
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
pre-collision warning false activation
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
stalling
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
stuck in park
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
25 owners reported seat belts issues — failures commonly reported around 47K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (9 reports) • Median: 47K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Seat Belts (25 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Lincoln Navigator: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Seat Belts Issues
Seat Belts complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2019 Lincoln Navigator, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 46,519 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 47K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2019 Lincoln Navigator, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Lincoln Navigator, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2019 Lincoln Navigator, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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 2019 Lincoln Navigator. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (10 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
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.
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
+ 5 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.
2019 Lincoln Navigator NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★3 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.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Seat Belt Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
The worst model year for the Lincoln Navigator is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2019 Lincoln Navigator vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
115
Class avg
227
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. 115 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 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 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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