2006 Lincoln Navigator
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.
- Complaints
- 60
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 60 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 192 |
| 1999 | 132 |
| 2000 | 109 |
| 2001 | 81 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 127 |
| 2004 | 86 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 60 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 82 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 1 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
27% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing lines and fittings and front.
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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, 2014-01-24
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, 2017-11-20
Engine and engine cooling
22% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing engine.
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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, 2007-10-25
Engine
15% · 9 reportsElectrical system
13% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and ignition.
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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, 2018-03-12
Power train
12% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-04-29
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005-07-13Tires05V310000 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…
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2005-11-18Power train05V519000 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.
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2005-11-22Visibility05V520000 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…
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Lincoln Navigator — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V310000 · Tires
- Recall 05V519000 · Power train
- Recall 05V520000 · Visibility
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.