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This is one of the better years for the Lincoln Navigator

The 2024 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2024 Lincoln Navigator

The 2024 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.

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7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
16
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2024 Lincoln Navigator (7)

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

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Oil/Lubrication
A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford…
NHTSA #24V851000
🔧 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…
NHTSA #24V852000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Oil/Lubrication
A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer…
NHTSA #25V198000
🔧 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….
NHTSA #25V314000
🔧 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…
NHTSA #25V315000
🔧 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…
NHTSA #26V104000
🔧 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…
NHTSA #26V165000
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Most Common Problems — 2024 Lincoln Navigator

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Suspension
5
Power Train
2
Electrical System
2
Service Brakes
1
Forward Collision Avoidance
1
Exterior Lighting
1
Visibility/wiper
1
Engine
1
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Lincoln Navigator — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2024 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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Frequently Asked Questions — 2024 Lincoln Navigator

Is the 2024 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Lincoln Navigator has 7 recall campaigns and 16 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 2024 Lincoln Navigator have?
The 2024 Lincoln Navigator has 7 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 2024 Lincoln Navigator?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2024 Lincoln Navigator are: Suspension, Power Train, Electrical System, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2024 Lincoln Navigator safe to buy?
The 2024 Lincoln Navigator has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 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.
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.