MYRModel Year Report

2007 Lincoln Navigator

● Typical for this model
2007 Lincoln Navigator
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:18.432Z

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, 2007 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 2007 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
2007: 45 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.

SERVICE BRAKES 22%

22% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE BECAME INOPERABLE AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130604

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130708

HYDRAULIC STRUTS (LIFT SUPPORT) FOR BOTH FRONT HOOD AND POWER LIFTGATE COMPLETELY FAIL AND CANNOT STAY OPEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180127

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20180604

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

FIRE
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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, 20070716

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and VISIBILITY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080303 — fuel system, gasoline

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. AS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Campaign 08V057000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080305 — latches/locks/linkages

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 FRAC

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.

Campaign 08V058000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Lincoln Navigator — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V057000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V058000 (latches/locks/linkages) 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 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.