MYRModel Year Report

2004 Lincoln Aviator

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Lincoln Aviator
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:20.541Z

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: 108 complaints 2021: 39 complaints 2021 2022: 44 complaints 2023: 23 complaints 2023 2024: 6 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2004: 81 complaints
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YearComplaints
2003111
200481
200551
2020108
202139
202244
202323
20246
202514
20262
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 27%

27% of complaints: power train — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

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

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and EXTERIOR LIGHTING

STRUCTURE 20%

20% of complaints: structure — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19%

19% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition.

INJURY
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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, 20190226

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing inflator module.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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HIT A GUARDRAIL ON THE PARKWAY AND ONLY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191103

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, 20100318

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, 20080128

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 (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (15 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, 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.