2007 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
- 45
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 45 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.
Service brakes
22% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Fuel/propulsion system
16% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that the engine became inoperable after numerous attempts.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-04
Structure
13% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving to work. Going 45-50 MPH, a dog runs in front of me, and swerved and hit a tree. The airbags did not deploy, resulting in serious injuries. Trying to find an attorney take the case.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-08
Hydraulic struts (Lift support) for both front hood and power liftgate completely fail and cannot stay open.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-27
Electrical system
11% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The a/c stops blowing and functioning. Recall # TSB-08-9-1 from 10-23-2008 states this exact issue. When a/c is selected the blower motor automatically goes to high.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-04
Vehicle speed control
11% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard a popping noise followed by a loud explosion. He noticed that the vehicle was on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-07-16
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling and visibility
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-03-03Fuel system, gasoline08V057000 Ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4L engines. The fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas.…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. The recall began on March 3, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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2008-03-05Latches/locks/linkages08V058000 Ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. The recall began on March 5, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Lincoln Navigator — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V057000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 08V058000 · Latches/locks/linkages
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- Is the 2007 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Lincoln Navigator is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lincoln Navigator?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Lincoln Navigator have?
- 2 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.