2005 Lincoln Aviator
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.
- Complaints
- 51
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Structure
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
61% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 51 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.
Structure
61% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2020-07-10
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, 2019-12-27
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, 2012-10-24
Power train
24% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.
Steering
6% · 3 reportsAir bags
6% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Driver side air bag deployed with no impact of any kind. Car was started and air bag deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-25
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, 2009-06-02
Visibility
6% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and fan/motor.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2009-08-18Engineering analysisClosed 2013-02-12 Vehicle Rollaway Allegations
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Lincoln Aviator — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 31 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.