1997 Lincoln Navigator

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1997 Lincoln Navigator
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:47:57.573Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln Navigator Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 192 complaints 1999: 132 complaints 2000: 109 complaints 2001: 81 complaints 2001 2002: 32 complaints 2003: 127 complaints 2004: 86 complaints 2005: 48 complaints 2005 2006: 60 complaints 2007: 45 complaints 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 21 complaints 2016: 25 complaints 2017: 30 complaints 2017 2018: 48 complaints 2019: 69 complaints 2020: 28 complaints 2021: 29 complaints 2021 2022: 20 complaints 2023: 6 complaints 2024: 15 complaints 2025: 11 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1997: 0 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19970
1998192
1999132
2000109
200181
200232
2003127
200486
200548
200660
200745
200830
200910
201016
20119
201212
201313
201417
201521
201625
201730
201848
201969
202028
202129
202220
20236
202415
202511
20260
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19980421 — PE (closed 19980721)

TIE ROD END FAILURES

R 19980720 — wheels

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT CREATE SUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ALLOWING WHEEL MOVEMENT IN RELATION TO THE HUB/ROTOR MOU

Remedy: OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE RECEIVING TWO NOTIFICATIONS. THE FIRST NOTIFICATION, WHICH BEGAN IN MAY 1998, WILL PROVIDE AN INTERIM REPAIR PROCEDURE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THIS INTERIM PRO

Campaign 98V095000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990927 — PE (closed 20000308)

FACTORY INSTALLED TOWING HITCH SEPARATIO

R 20000515 — trailer hitches

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.

Campaign 00V073000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Lincoln Navigator — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 98V095000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V073000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2017 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1999 ■ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Lincoln Navigator reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 1997 Lincoln Navigator have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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