2018 Lincoln Navigator Problems & Complaints

Most common 2018 Lincoln Navigator problems

• Transmission & drivetrain~86,000 miles
  2038%
• Engine & cooling~86,000 miles
  1223%
• Electrical system~10,000 miles
  815%
• Other / not specified~5,000 miles
  612%
• Steering~70,000 miles
  510%
• Driver assistance~80,000 miles
  510%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~18,000 miles
  24%
• Fuel & propulsion system~70,000 miles
  24%
• Lights~64,000 miles
  24%
• Seat belts
  24%
• Seats
  24%
• Body & structure~10,000 miles
  12%
• Suspension~10,000 miles
  12%
• Wheels & tires
  12%

Share of the 52 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

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2018 Lincoln Navigator recalls (12)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2018 Lincoln Navigator:

What 2018 Lincoln Navigator owners say

Transmission & drivetrain all 20 →

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V598000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) and 25E070000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair on the Power Train was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel vibrated, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact exited the freeway and when the vehicle stopped at a traffic light the vehicle stalled. After several attempts the vehicle failed to restart. The transmission warning light and the service indicator light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission had failed. The transmission was replaced. After three weeks, the failure reoccurred. The transmission warning light and the service indicator light were illuminated. …

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while the vehicle was in park and the key was not in the ignition while opening the front driver side door the vehicle started moving forward independently and down a hill. The contact jumped into the seat and depressed the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to come to a stop. After the incident, the vehicle was able to be driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V213000 ( power train) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Recall Number: 21B10 (CAM Phaser PCM Reprogram). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer performed the recall repair. After the recall repair, the engine was rattling during start-up. The contact then received notification of Manufacturer Recall Number: 21N03 (CAM Phaser Replacement). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with the engine rattling on cold start. The dealer replaced the Variable Cam Timing (VCT) and performed TSB 21-2119. The failure recurred while the contact was driving at 60 mph. There was a rattling noise coming from the engine and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that an unknown part inside of the engine had fractured and that the crankshaft needed to be replaced. …

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that there was a loud rattle, rough idle, and loss of power during acceleration after starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that there was a cold start rattle on the eco-boost engine related to the cam phaser. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The dealer where the vehicle was purchased and Crest Lincoln (36200 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312) were made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was a recall associated with the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Electrical system

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle shuddered and made abnormal rattling and knocking sounds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was a design failure and was caused by oil not being pumped up to the timing chain properly. The contact stated that he received an unknown customer satisfaction program for the failure however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the repair were not yet available. The contact also stated that while driving 50-60 MPH, and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed but failed to respond, causing the vehicle to inadvertently decelerate. The contact did not recall whether there were warning lights illuminated during the failure. …

The side mirrors, which are power adjusted, either will not properly adjust to the same setting when they first fold out when you start the car, or they will start moving when you start driving. This happens nearly every time the car is started. I have talked to fellow Ford F-150 owners who have the same problem. This causes a serious safety concern, especially when they start adjusting as you start driving because then you cannot safely see any obstacles beside the car and the warning light if someone is beside you does not work effectively. If I start my car and go to back out of a parking spot or driveway and the mirror start adjusting so suddenly I'm looking at the pavement instead of what is beside me, you can see why that would pose a safety concern to myself and anybody who may be passing by.

2018 Lincoln Navigator engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.