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2018 Lincoln Navigator Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 46 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2018 Lincoln Navigator

The 2018 Lincoln Navigator shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
46
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Lincoln Navigator (11)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V392000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V805000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V213000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V058000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V420000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V598000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V099000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V852000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V197000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V236000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2018 Lincoln Navigator

Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
15
Engine
6
Steering
5
Electrical System
5
Unknown Or Other
5
Back Over Prevention
3
Seat Belts
2
Exterior Lighting
1
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Lincoln Navigator — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 12 complaints 2013 12 complaints 2014 17 complaints 2015 21 complaints 2016 25 complaints 2017 30 complaints 2018 46 complaints 2019 65 complaints 2020 28 complaints 2021 26 complaints 2022 19 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Lincoln Navigator

Is the 2018 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator has 11 recalls and 46 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Lincoln Navigator have?
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator has 11 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 2018 Lincoln Navigator?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Lincoln Navigator are: Power Train, Engine, Steering, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Lincoln Navigator safe to buy?
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Lincoln Navigator should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Lincoln Navigator are: 2012, 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2019.
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.