Reliable Auto DB

2015 Lincoln Navigator reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lincoln Navigator over 12 years — 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 4 recalls on file, including Camera, Exterior, and Fan motor.

2012 Lincoln Navigator
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Complaints

21

Per year

0

Recalls

4

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 21), then Powertrain (5) and Engine (4). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Navigator has 17 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 25 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

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 2015 Lincoln Navigator. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-09-04 · NHTSA campaign 25V572000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
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 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-04-23 · NHTSA campaign 25V270000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Remedy Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-082.
Recall visibility, rearview mirrors, exterior 2025-02-14 · NHTSA campaign 25V091000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.
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 recall is 25S08.
Recall visibility, defroster and HVAC, fan motor 2022-08-26 · NHTSA campaign 22V648000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
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 of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.

Complaints by component (21 total)

Electrical system
7
Powertrain
5
Engine
4
Visibility
3
Air bags
1
Back-over prevention
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Service brakes
1
Steering
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Unknown. When vehicle is running there is a strong smell of burnt wires coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. It gets worse after running for awhile. Smell is stronger when the air is on. Reading other…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-03-17
  • "Second row passenger side captains chair seat latch that secures it to the floor is defective. Metal teeth somehow are worn off prevent the seat from latching to the floor. Huge safety issue for this as it’s mostly kids…"
    Seats · filed 2026-01-21
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V091000 (Visibility). The contact became aware that the remedy the manufacturer has for the recall repair was to…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2025-04-25
  • "Telescoping button on steering column does not work. The steering wheel is in a low position making it difficult to enter and exit vehicle."
    Steering · filed 2025-04-25
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the recall repair was…"
    Electrical system, Visibility · filed 2025-03-06

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x2 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2015 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x4 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2015 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x2 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2015 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x4 5 stars 5 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 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 22 18 MPG $3600
Navigator four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Navigator L two-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Navigator L four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 15 19 16 MPG $4050

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Lincoln Navigator reliable?

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lincoln Navigator over 12 years — 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 4 recalls on file, including Camera, Exterior, and Fan motor.

What are common problems with a 2015 Lincoln Navigator?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 21), then Powertrain (5) and Engine (4). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2015 Lincoln Navigator more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Navigator has 17 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 25 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Lincoln Navigator been recalled?

The 2015 Lincoln Navigator has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Lincoln Navigator?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2015 Lincoln Navigator with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Lincoln Navigator get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Lincoln Navigator is 17 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.