2004 Lincoln Aviator
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 81
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Power train
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 81 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 111 |
| 2004 | 81 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2020 | 110 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 3 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
27% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.
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The vehicle down shift when turning into the first as it goes into second makes in awful noise.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-05
Also filed under Electrical system and exterior lighting
Structure
20% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
Engine and engine cooling
19% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing engine.
Electrical system
10% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing ignition.
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Battery keeps getting drained, I have have had six new battery's within two years. Alternator has been replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-26
Air bags
9% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing inflator module.
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Hit a guardrail on the parkway and only the passenger airbag deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-03
Vehicle was in owners drive way she put vehicle reverse moved two feet and air bag partially deployed she put the vehicle in park and exited the vehicle and the bag fully deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-18
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 Lincoln Aviator. The driver side air bag deployed right before backing out of a parking space. The contact's son sustained injuries to his hand and legs. The vehicle was taken to south point Lincoln Mercury.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-28
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2004Complaint volume 81 complaints filed for this model year.
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2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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2009-08-18Engineering analysisClosed 2013-02-12 Vehicle Rollaway Allegations
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Lincoln Aviator — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2004 Lincoln Aviator reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Lincoln Aviator is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lincoln Aviator?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Lincoln Aviator have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.