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#BS-2021-LINNAV-392C2021 Lincoln Navigator
Based on reports from 32 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 32 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 9 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
7 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 19K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Engine (7 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2021 Lincoln Navigator: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 19,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 19K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Visibility Issues
Visibility complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-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 2021 Lincoln Navigator. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (9 recalls)
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. An engine compartment fire may occur while driving or parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
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.
+ 4 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 Navigator is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2021 Lincoln Navigator vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
32
Class avg
192
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. 32 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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