MYRModel Year Report

2003 Lincoln Navigator

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2003 Lincoln Navigator
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:36:56.778Z

This year had more than double the complaints of 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 Navigator Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 192 complaints 1999: 132 complaints 2000: 109 complaints 2001: 81 complaints 2001 2002: 32 complaints 2003: 127 complaints 2003 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
2003: 127 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

SUSPENSION 22%

22% of complaints: suspension — 28 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, LEAKED THROUGH TO CRUISE DEACTIVATION SWITCH INTO CRUISE SYSTEMS AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS CAUSING CORROSION WHICH CAUSED A SHORT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120313

TAKATA RECALL !!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20190323

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 6%

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

INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, LEAKED THROUGH TO CRUISE DEACTIVATION SWITCH INTO CRUISE SYSTEMS AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS CAUSING CORROSION WHICH CAUSED A SHORT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120313

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2003 — complaint volume: 127
I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

R Date not on file — exterior lighting

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

Campaign 06E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Lincoln Navigator — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E064000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2017 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1999 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2003 Lincoln Navigator reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Lincoln Navigator is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lincoln Navigator?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Lincoln Navigator have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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