2014 Lincoln Navigator reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Lincoln Navigator has 17 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Navigator years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

2012 Lincoln Navigator
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Complaints

17

Per year

0

Recalls

0

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (7 of 17), then Electrical system (3) and Engine (2). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Navigator has 14 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2015 has 21 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Lincoln Navigator. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (0)

No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Complaints by component (17 total)

Powertrain
7
Electrical system
3
Engine
2
Exterior lighting
2
Speed control
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Service brakes
1
Structure
1
Suspension
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "the vehicle's antitheft system automatically triggers. There are two different events here: 1. Anti theft system triggers when the engine is off. When I attempt to start the car, the engine will not activate. By going…"
    Electrical system, Engine · filed 2025-09-04
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear, and the vehicle decelerated to 25 MPH within 4-5 seconds. The power train…"
    Powertrain · filed 2025-03-25
  • "Transmission shutting"
    Powertrain · filed 2025-01-14
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, after activating the HVAC system, she heard an abnormal rumbling sound coming from behind the dashboard. As a result,…"
    Visibility · filed 2023-07-18
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and reversing into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard and failed to stop the…"
    Hydraulic brakes · filed 2022-11-07

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x2 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2014 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x4 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x2 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2014 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x4 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Navigator two-wheel drive flex-fuel 5.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 20 16 MPG $4050
Navigator four-wheel drive flex-fuel 5.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Part-time four-wheel drive 13 18 15 MPG $4300

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Lincoln Navigator reliable?

The 2014 Lincoln Navigator has 17 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Navigator years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

What are common problems with a 2014 Lincoln Navigator?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (7 of 17), then Electrical system (3) and Engine (2). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2014 Lincoln Navigator more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Navigator has 14 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2015 has 21 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.

Has the 2014 Lincoln Navigator been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2014 Lincoln Navigator.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Lincoln Navigator?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2014 Lincoln Navigator with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Lincoln Navigator get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Lincoln Navigator is 15.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Lincoln Navigator take?

U554 Navigators with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 use 0W-20 full synthetic; capacity is about 4.5 quarts with filter.

What does recall 22V-250 cover on the Navigator?

Certain 2020-2021 Navigators (with other Ford trucks/SUVs): windshield wiper arms may break. Dealers inspect and replace them if needed.

What tire size is common on Black Label Navigators?

285/45R22 is a common Black Label fitment; confirm the door placard for your trim.