MYRModel Year Report

2005 Lincoln Aviator

▲ Better than typical
2005 Lincoln Aviator
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:42.573Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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, 2005 highlighted. 2003: 111 complaints 2003 2004: 81 complaints 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
2005: 51 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.

STRUCTURE 61%

61% of complaints: structure — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.

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A 6 INCH CRACK DEVELOPED AT REAR CENTER TAILGATE BODY PANEL MADE OUT OF PLASTIC BELOW THE REAR WINDOW. THERE HAD BEEN REPORTS THAT THE REAR WINDOW COULD FALL OUT AND INTERNAL TAILGATE COMPONENTS COULD BE DAMAGED DUE TO WATER ENTRY FROM THE CRACK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200710

REAR PLASTIC LITIGATE APPLIQUE BROKE OFF HITTING A PASSENGER CAR'S WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THIS THE THIRD PIECE FAILURE. THE LINCOLN WAS TRAVELING WEST ON THE DULLES GREENWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191227

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE, THE LIFTGATE PANEL SPLIT IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC OR DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121024

POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASH
STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH NO IMPACT OF ANY KIND. CAR WAS STARTED AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200225

LINCOLN AVIATOR 2006 CRASHED INTO BRICK FLOWER BOX WALL ON RIGHT SIDE CAUSING AIR BAG TO DEPLOY ON PASSENGER SIDE WITH NO PASSENGER AND NOT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHERE NEEDED. AFTER FORD FIXED IT ????

NHTSA ODI report, 20090602

VISIBILITY 6%

6% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and fan/motor.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20090818 — EA (closed 20130212)

Vehicle Rollaway Allegations

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Lincoln Aviator — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2022 ◆ 2004

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ■ 2020 ◆ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Lincoln Aviator reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Lincoln Aviator is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lincoln Aviator?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 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.