Reliable Auto DB

2024 Lincoln Navigator reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Lincoln Navigator over 3 years — 5 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Navigator years on this site. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Trailer brake controller, and Hoses and fittings.

2012 Lincoln Navigator
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Complaints

16

Per year

5

Recalls

7

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Suspension (5 of 16), then Powertrain (4) and Electrical system (3). The most filings arrived in 2025 (8 of 16). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Navigator has 7 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2025 has 12 complaints, 6 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

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 2024 Lincoln Navigator. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (7)

Recall back-over prevention, software 2026-03-19 · NHTSA campaign 26V165000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
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 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.
Recall electrical system, trailer brake controller 2026-02-20 · NHTSA campaign 26V104000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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 contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-05-09 · NHTSA campaign 25V315000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
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 becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, hoses and fittings 2025-05-09 · NHTSA campaign 25V314000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S47.
Recall engine and cooling, engine, oil and lubrication 2025-03-28 · NHTSA campaign 25V198000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
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 service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.
Recall engine and cooling, engine, oil and lubrication 2024-12-20 · NHTSA campaign 24V851000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.
Recall Labels 2024-11-08 · NHTSA campaign 24V852000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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 recall is 24C39.

Complaints by component (16 total)

Suspension
5
Powertrain
4
Electrical system
3
Wheels
3
Forward collision avoidance
2
Lane departure
2
Back-over prevention
1
Engine
1
Exterior lighting
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Service brakes
1
Speed control
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

320248202552026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "On August 31, 2026, at approximately 11:07 a.m., the vehicle had been parked and was stationary with the engine running. After remaining stationary for a short period of time, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly moved…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2026-09-08
  • "Placing the vehicle in reverse we backed into a concrete piller and none of the safet sensors allerted us to the object."
    Electrical system, Lane departure, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-06-17
  • "On May 26, 2024, I entered into a lease agreement for a Lincoln Navigator vehicle manufactured and warranted by Lincoln Motor Company. This vehicle subsequently developed multiple serious and dangerous safety defects,…"
    Electrical system, Seat belts, Seats · filed 2026-02-24
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH on several occasions, the transmission independently shifted into neutral(N). The contact stated that during each…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-02-09
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle abruptly stopped in the middle of the roadway. During the failure, the message "Check Brake System" was…"
    Hydraulic brakes · filed 2026-01-16

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Lincoln Navigator EL SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Lincoln Navigator EL SUV RWD Not rated Not rated 5 stars 3 stars
2024 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Lincoln Navigator SUV RWD Not rated Not rated 5 stars 3 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 four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 16 22 18 MPG $3600

Specs and fitment

U554 generation, 2018–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 full synthetic (3.5L EcoBoost V6) , 4.5 qt capacity
Tire size 285/45R22 (common Black Label)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 22V-250 covers certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles, along with other Ford trucks and SUVs: the windshield wiper arms may break. Dealers inspect and replace the wiper arms if needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Lincoln Navigator reliable?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Lincoln Navigator over 3 years — 5 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Navigator years on this site. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Trailer brake controller, and Hoses and fittings.

What are common problems with a 2024 Lincoln Navigator?

The complaints owners file most often name Suspension (5 of 16), then Powertrain (4) and Electrical system (3). The most filings arrived in 2025 (8 of 16). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2024 Lincoln Navigator more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Navigator has 7 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2025 has 12 complaints, 6 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Lincoln Navigator been recalled?

The 2024 Lincoln Navigator has 7 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 2024 Lincoln Navigator?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2024 Lincoln Navigator with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Lincoln Navigator get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Lincoln Navigator is 18 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.