MYRModel Year Report

2005 Lincoln Navigator

● Typical for this model
2005 Lincoln Navigator
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:47:55.146Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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, 2005 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
2005: 48 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 25%

25% of complaints: suspension — 12 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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Fire inside of the motor, behind the engine computer.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240420

AS I WAS MERGING ON FREEWAY, I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN FATALITIES SINCE IT WAS AT RUSH HOUR. AS I PULLED OVER, THE ENGINE WAS BUCKING BUT REGAINED POWER WITH SPORADIC BOUTS OF LOSS DURING MY DRIVE HOME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180912

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH IN THE LINCOLN, ANOTHER DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF THE NAVIGATOR RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE SEVERE COLLISION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180511

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. ALL THE AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE DEPLOYED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE DRIVERS AIRBAG. PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH NO PASSENGER IN SEAT. DRIVER SUFFERED CRUSHED SPINE AND LEGS, ALONG WITH HEAD AND FACIAL INJURIES. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080330

05' NAVIGATOR. AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY ON IMPACT. MOMENTS AFTER IMPACT, AS A PRECAUTION I PULLED PARKING BRAKE, BUT VEHICLE ROLLED BACK AND CAUSED A 2ND IMPACT. AS A RESULT, I WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR CHEST/HEAD/ANKLE/KNEE RELATED INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080319

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Fire inside of the motor, behind the engine computer.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240420

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Lincoln Navigator — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2017 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1999 ■ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Lincoln Navigator reliable?

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

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

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Lincoln Navigator have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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