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2012 Lincoln Navigator Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 12 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2012 Lincoln Navigator

The 2012 Lincoln Navigator has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
12
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Lincoln Navigator (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Lincoln dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V248000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V190000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V034000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Lincoln Navigator

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
5
Unknown Or Other
3
Suspension
2
Tires
1
Seat Belts
1
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Lincoln Navigator — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Lincoln Navigator

Is the 2012 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Lincoln Navigator has 3 recalls and 12 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2012 Lincoln Navigator have?
The 2012 Lincoln Navigator has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lincoln Navigator?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Lincoln Navigator are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Suspension, Tires. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Lincoln Navigator safe to buy?
The 2012 Lincoln Navigator has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Lincoln Navigator should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Lincoln Navigator.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.