MYRModel Year Report

2004 Lincoln Aviator

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Lincoln Aviator
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:28:39.349Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln Aviator Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2003: 111 complaints 2003 2004: 81 complaints 2004 2005: 51 complaints 2005 2020: 97 complaints 2021: 35 complaints 2021 2022: 43 complaints 2023: 21 complaints 2023 2024: 5 complaints 2025: 13 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2004: 81 complaints
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YearComplaints
2003111
200481
200551
202097
202135
202243
202321
20245
202513
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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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, 20170605

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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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, 20170605

BATTERY KEEPS GETTING DRAINED, I HAVE HAVE HAD SIX NEW BATTERY'S WITHIN TWO YEARS. ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190226

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 81
I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

I 20090818 — EA (closed 20130212)

Vehicle Rollaway Allegations

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Lincoln Aviator — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2020 ▲ 2005

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FAQ

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:automatic transmission, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Lincoln Aviator have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.