Lincoln Aviator years to avoid and best years
Newer Lincoln Aviator years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2020 has the most complaints per year, at 11 (108 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 2 (from 7 complaints), 2021 at 4 (from 39 complaints), and 2023 at 5 (from 24 complaints). The Lincoln Aviator 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2020 Lincoln Aviator, 13 of 108 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
2024
2021
2023
2025–26
Lincoln Aviator reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Lincoln Aviator. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | 20.5 |
| 2025 → Too early | 8 | 16 | 15 | Seats | 20.5 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 2 | 7 | 8 | Electrical system | 20.5 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 5 | 24 | 16 | Back-over prevention | 20.8 |
| 2022 → | 6 | 45 | 21 | Structure | 21.3 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 4 | 39 | 28 | Back-over prevention | 21.3 |
| 2020 → Most | 11 | 108 | 30 | Electrical system | 21.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 full synthetic (3.0L twin-turbo V6) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 255/55R20
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V368000 covers certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles where the accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference from a cell phone, causing the rearview camera image to flicker or distort; dealers install shielding on the APIM. Recall 26V159000 covers certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Aviator vehicles whose second-row outer seat belt anchor bolts may be improperly secured; dealers inspect and repair or replace the bolts as needed. Recall 25V393000 covers certain 2020-2025 Aviator and Explorer vehicles whose easy-entry second-row outer seat switch may bind or stick so the seats can unlatch, fold, or slide while driving; dealers inspect the switch and replace the bezel as needed. Recall 23V022000 and 23V342000 cover certain 2020-2023 Aviator vehicles (with Explorer and Corsair) equipped with a 360-degree camera whose video output may fail so the rearview image does not display; remedies are an IPMB software update (23V022) and camera replacement (23V342).
Frequently asked questions
Which Lincoln Aviator years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 2 (from 7 complaints), 2021 at 4 (from 39 complaints), and 2023 at 5 (from 24 complaints).
Which Lincoln Aviator year has the most owner complaints?
2020 has the most complaints per year, at 11 (108 complaints). On the 2020 Lincoln Aviator, 13 of 108 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Lincoln Aviator owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Lincoln Aviator years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Lincoln Aviator years are too early to compare?
The Lincoln Aviator 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Lincoln Aviator take?
0W-20 full synthetic for the 3.0L twin-turbo V6; capacity about 6 qt—confirm in the owner’s manual.
Why might the Aviator rearview camera flicker?
Recall 24V368000 covers certain 2020-2024 Aviators where cell-phone EMI can distort the APIM rearview image; dealers install shielding.