MYRModel Year Report

2019 Lincoln Navigator

◆ Worse than typical
2019 Lincoln Navigator
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:54:20.003Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
82
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

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: 32 complaints 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 82 complaints 2019 82 2020: 30 complaints 2021: 32 complaints 2022: 21 complaints 2023: 7 complaints 2024: 16 complaints 2025: 13 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026 2027: 0 complaints
1998: 192 complaints 1998 1999: 132 complaints 2000: 109 complaints 2000 2001: 81 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 127 complaints 2004: 86 complaints 2004 2005: 48 complaints 2006: 60 complaints 2006 2007: 45 complaints 2008: 30 complaints 2008 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2012 2013: 14 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 21 complaints 2016: 25 complaints 2016 2017: 32 complaints 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 82 complaints 2019 82 2020: 30 complaints 2021: 32 complaints 2022: 21 complaints 2022 2023: 7 complaints 2024: 16 complaints 2024 2025: 13 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026 2027: 0 complaints
1998: 192 complaints 1998 1999: 132 complaints 2000: 109 complaints 2000 2001: 81 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 127 complaints 2004: 86 complaints 2004 2005: 48 complaints 2006: 60 complaints 2006 2007: 45 complaints 2008: 30 complaints 2008 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2012 2013: 14 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 21 complaints 2016: 25 complaints 2016 2017: 32 complaints 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 82 complaints 2019 82 2020: 30 complaints 2021: 32 complaints 2022: 21 complaints 2022 2023: 7 complaints 2024: 16 complaints 2024 2025: 13 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026 2027: 0 complaints

2019: 82 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19970
1998192
1999132
2000109
200181
200232
2003127
200486
200548
200660
200745
200830
200910
201016
20119
201212
201314
201417
201521
201625
201732
201851
201982
202030
202132
202221
20237
202416
202513
20261
20270

Known problem areas

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

Power train

29% · 24 reports
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The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13

Seat belts

28% · 23 reports
CRASHINJURY
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COMPONENT FAILURE: The driver-side front seat belt retractor & pyrotechnic pretensioner assembly spontaneously & violently deployed while the vehicle was in motion.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-29

While a passenger was riding in the company-owned Lincoln Navigator, the front passenger seat belt suddenly tightened with significant force without a collision or other apparent triggering event.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-21

this recall is taking a long time to get fix and i don’t think this company is going anything to hurry up , and to be honest im not even feel safe to drive this car. the recall is been done for over 6 months…

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-13

Electrical system

15% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/sending unit and speedometer/odometer.

FIRE
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My 2019 Lincoln Navigator was parked sitting for 2 hours before a fire under the belly of the vehicle became a blaze. Neighbors had to use a fire extinguisher to get the fire out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-27

Engine

13% · 11 reports

Vehicle speed control

4% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2019Complaint volume 82 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2019-03-08Electrical system19V076000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display.

    Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC), free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C03.

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    2019-11-14Suspension19V773000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.

    Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear toe link fasteners, check and adjust the rear toe alignment, and inspect the rear tires for abnormal tire wear, replacing them if necessary.

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    2023-07-21Equipment23V420000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023.

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    2023-11-20Back over prevention23V598000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners.

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    2023-11-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-07-29 Seat Belt Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment
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    2024-07-08Seat belts24V099000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024.

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    2024-12-19Equipment24V852000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.

    Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

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    2025-10-22Seat belts25V197000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S31.

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    Date not on fileSeat belts26V344000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026.

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    Date not on fileElectrical system26V372000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V076.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    Date not on filePower train26V402000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 3, 2026.

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Buy-smart checklist

2019 Lincoln Navigator — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V344000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 26V372000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 26V402000 · Power train
  • Recall 19V076000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 19V773000 · Suspension
  • Recall 23V420000 · Equipment
  • Recall 23V598000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 24V099000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 24V852000 · Equipment
  • Recall 25V197000 · Seat belts
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FAQ

Is the 2019 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Lincoln Navigator is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lincoln Navigator?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Lincoln Navigator have?
10 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.