Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 7 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
B
70/100
The 2023 Lincoln Navigator shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.
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8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
7
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Lincoln dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Power Train: Axle Assembly
A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of…
🔧 Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025….
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy…
🔧 Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software
Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include…
🔧 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Linkages
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
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Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2023, 2024, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Is the 2023 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Lincoln Navigator has 8 recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
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, Structure, 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, 2024, 2025. 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.
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