Reliable Auto DB

2017 Lincoln Navigator reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2017 Lincoln Navigator has 31 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 1 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 5 recalls on file, including Camera, Brake master cylinder, and Exterior.

2012 Lincoln Navigator
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Complaints

31

Per year

1

Recalls

5

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Back-over prevention (5 of 31), then Hydraulic brakes (5) and Service brakes (5). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Navigator has 25 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2018 has 52 complaints, 2 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

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 2017 Lincoln Navigator. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

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 Brake master cylinder 2025-04-11 · NHTSA campaign 25V236000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Remedy Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
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.
Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist 2022-03-11 · NHTSA campaign 22V150000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Remedy Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

Complaints by component (31 total)

Back-over prevention
5
Hydraulic brakes
5
Service brakes
5
Electrical system
4
Visibility
4
Air bags
3
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Exterior lighting
2
Structure
2
Suspension
2
Engine
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Powertrain
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Steering
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owned a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while traveling at 40 MPH, the vehicle struck the front passenger side of another vehicle that made an illegal U-turn at a higher rate of speed. The…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-09-01
  • "The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, both the "Hill Start" and "Service AdvanceTrac" warning messages appeared on the instrument panel. The steering wheel had…"
    Steering · filed 2026-05-07
  • "The vehicle has a severe brake fluid leak. There is a recall for the issue. I called the local Lincoln dealership Ford Mill Lincoln SC and they said there was nothing they could do. I explained to them that there was a…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-03-13
  • "The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available, and…"
    Back-over prevention · filed 2026-03-11
  • "problem is when you go to check the oil do you think you’re gonna find a low oil situation and what happens is the oil is actually overfilled however it’s not overfilled because you put too much oil in it. It’s…"
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-03-02

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x2 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2017 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x4 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2017 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x2 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2017 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 15 21 17 MPG $3800
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 2017 Lincoln Navigator reliable?

The 2017 Lincoln Navigator has 31 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 1 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 5 recalls on file, including Camera, Brake master cylinder, and Exterior.

What are common problems with a 2017 Lincoln Navigator?

The complaints owners file most often name Back-over prevention (5 of 31), then Hydraulic brakes (5) and Service brakes (5). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2017 Lincoln Navigator more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Navigator has 25 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2018 has 52 complaints, 2 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Lincoln Navigator been recalled?

The 2017 Lincoln Navigator has 5 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 2017 Lincoln Navigator?

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the 2017 Lincoln Navigator with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Lincoln Navigator get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Lincoln Navigator is 16.8 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.