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2023 Lincoln Navigator Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 6 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Lincoln Navigator

The 2023 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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70/100

Good Choice — 2023 Lincoln Navigator

The 2023 Lincoln Navigator has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
6
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Lincoln Navigator (8)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V128000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V420000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V852000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V314000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V315000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V104000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V165000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V204000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Lincoln Navigator

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
4
Exterior Lighting
1
Unknown Or Other
1
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Lincoln Navigator — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 30 complaints 2018 46 complaints 2019 65 complaints 2020 28 complaints 2021 26 complaints 2022 19 complaints 2023 6 complaints 2024 14 complaints 2025 10 complaints 2026 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018, 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2023, 2025, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Lincoln Navigator

Is the 2023 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Lincoln Navigator has 8 recalls and 6 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2023 Lincoln Navigator have?
The 2023 Lincoln Navigator has 8 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 2023 Lincoln Navigator?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Lincoln Navigator are: Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Lincoln Navigator safe to buy?
The 2023 Lincoln Navigator has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 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: 2023, 2025, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018, 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.