MYRModel Year Report

2006 Lincoln Navigator

● Typical for this model
2006 Lincoln Navigator
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:43:39.966Z

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, 2006 highlighted. 1998: 192 complaints 1998 1999: 132 complaints 2000: 109 complaints 2001: 81 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 127 complaints 2004: 86 complaints 2005: 48 complaints 2006: 60 complaints 2006 2007: 45 complaints 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 14 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 21 complaints 2016: 25 complaints 2017: 31 complaints 2018: 51 complaints 2018 2019: 77 complaints 2020: 30 complaints 2021: 31 complaints 2022: 21 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2024: 16 complaints 2025: 11 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2006: 60 complaints
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YearComplaints
19970
1998192
1999132
2000109
200181
200232
2003127
200486
200548
200660
200745
200830
200910
201016
20119
201212
201314
201417
201521
201625
201731
201851
201977
202030
202131
202221
20236
202416
202511
20260
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SUSPENSION 27%

27% of complaints: suspension — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lines and fittings and front.

INJURY
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SUSPENSION GOES OUT FREQUENTLY FOR OVER 2 YEARS AND EVERYTHING HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT AND FORD SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG AFTER EACH REPAIR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140124

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR SUSPENSIONS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR SUSPENSIONS WERE LOWERED TO THE POINT WHERE THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE OR MAKE SHARP TURNS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171120

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22%

22% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND FLAMES WERE NOTICED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE EXPLODED FIVE TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071025

ENGINE 15%

15% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and ignition.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO START THE VEHICLE. AAA WAS CONTACTED FOR ASSISTANCE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180312

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY
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2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR THE TRANSMISSION IS GOT PROBLEMS AND I FELL OF A RUNNING BOARD THAT WAS DEFECTIVE WAS HOSPITALIZED I ASKED DOWNY FORD IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANS THEY SAID NO AND REFUSED TO CHECK THE TRANS WHEN LAST SERVICED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080429

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050713 — tires

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AT THE CENTER TREAD DURING PRODUCTION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FOUR TIRES (TO ENSURE INSPECTION OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE TIRES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ROTATED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE) FOR TIRE TREAD DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE

Campaign 05V310000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20051118 — power train

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LINCOLN AT 1-800-248-0186.

Campaign 05V519000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20051122 — visibility

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LIN

Campaign 05V520000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Lincoln Navigator — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V310000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V519000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V520000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2020 ▲ 2021

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1999 ■ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Lincoln Navigator reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Lincoln Navigator is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lincoln Navigator?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Lincoln Navigator have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.