2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain (2 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles).

5complaints
0recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev problems

  • Transmission & drivetrain~100,000 miles
    240%
  • Driver assistance
    120%
  • Wheels & tires
    120%
  • Suspension~117,000 miles
    120%
  • Steering~117,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lincoln Aviator Phev complaints by model year

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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).

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NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev:

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA investigation DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V-063

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.

2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid10-speed automatic4WD22 / 25 / 23

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev?

The transmission & drivetrain — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (1) and wheels & tires (1).

How many recalls does the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Lincoln Aviator Phev?

Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2022. See the full Lincoln Aviator Phev years comparison.

At what mileage do 2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 117,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.