Lincoln Aviator Phev Problems by Year

We compared every Lincoln Aviator Phev model year from 2020–2023 using 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2022, which drew far more complaints than other Aviator Phev years at the same age.

4model years
36complaints
1recalls
2022worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

2020202120222023105156
Owner complaints per model year, Lincoln Aviator Phev. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20236typical—EngineFew
2022152.1×1ElectricalCaution
20215——TransmissionFew
202010——ElectricalLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Aviator Phev year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lincoln Aviator Phev problems

  • Electrical systemworst: 2020
    1439%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2020
    1028%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2022
    925%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2020
    822%
  • Brakesworst: 2020
    617%
  • Other / not specified
    411%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2022
    411%
  • Steeringworst: 2020
    26%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2021
    26%
  • Suspensionworst: 2021
    26%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2022
    26%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2022
    26%
  • Air bagsworst: 2022
    13%
  • Seatsworst: 2022
    13%

Latest Lincoln Aviator Phev recalls

Hybrid propulsion system

NHTSA recall 22V-187 · Mar 25, 2022 · 585 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L plug-in hybrid powertrain. The inlet charge port harness bus bar may become unseated, leading to a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the inlet charge port harness date code label, and replace the harness, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lincoln Aviator Phev should you avoid?

2022 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Aviator Phev years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2022.

What are the most common Lincoln Aviator Phev problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (14), driver assistance (10) and engine & cooling (9). Electrical complaints peak in the 2020 model year.

How many recalls has the Lincoln Aviator Phev had?

1 recall across 2020–2023. The model year with the most is 2022.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.