Home › Reliability › Lincoln › Navigator › 2017

2017 Lincoln Navigator Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 32 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

C
58/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2017 Lincoln Navigator

The 2017 Lincoln Navigator shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

Own or buying a 2017 Lincoln Navigator?

Check your specific VIN free for recalls and specs. Full vehicle history report: one-time $4.99, no subscription, no auto-renewal.

5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
32
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crash Reports
1 fire report
⚠️

NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Lincoln Navigator (5)

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

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist
A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner…
NHTSA #22V150000
🔧 Visibility: Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: Fan/Motor
Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter…
NHTSA #22V648000
🔧 Visibility: Rearview Mirrors/Devices: Exterior
An electrical short circuit in the exterior mirror increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will disconnect the LED light wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
NHTSA #25V091000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder
A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters…
NHTSA #25V236000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January…
NHTSA #25V572000
💬

Most Common Problems — 2017 Lincoln Navigator

Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes
9
Air Bags
3
Back Over Prevention
3
Electrical System
3
Visibility
3
Fuel/propulsion System
2
Suspension
2
Vehicle Speed Control
1
📊

Lincoln Navigator — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 9 complaints 2012 12 complaints 2013 14 complaints 2014 17 complaints 2015 21 complaints 2016 25 complaints 2017 32 complaints 2018 52 complaints 2019 84 complaints 2020 32 complaints 2021 33 complaints

→ Decode a Lincoln VIN — free Lincoln VIN decoder guide: where to find the VIN and what each part means.

⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012, 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

❓

Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Lincoln Navigator

Is the 2017 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator has 5 recall campaigns and 32 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Lincoln Navigator have?
The 2017 Lincoln Navigator has 5 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 2017 Lincoln Navigator?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Lincoln Navigator are: Service Brakes, Air Bags, Back Over Prevention, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Lincoln Navigator safe to buy?
The 2017 Lincoln Navigator has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 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: 2011, 2012, 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.