2023 Lincoln Navigator
The Verdict
The 2023 Lincoln Navigator has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are electrical (4 complaints) and body (1 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 99/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating.
This is the cleanest year on record. Nice pick.
Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
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Under the Hood
Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.
| Year | Body | Brakes | Electrical | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 75 | 10 | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| 2001 | 48 | 2 | 21 | 14 | 7 |
| 2002 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| 2003 | 65 | 5 | 31 | 14 | 12 |
| 2004 | 40 | 6 | 25 | 11 | 4 |
| 2005 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 4 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 5 |
| 2007 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 2 |
| 2008 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 13 |
| 2019 | 28 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 17 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 16 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 2 |
| 2022 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Worst Problems
Complaints
The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V165000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
When the car starts the head lights run through a series of motion checks, they go left, right down and then back up. We run into an issue every few weeks where the headlights stay in the down position. This happened with our car and a loaner we received from the dealership. I do have video of the issue. That shows the lights stuck down, when you restart the car the lights run the motion checks and come back up as they should. When the lights stay in the down position they only illuminate about 30' in front of the car.
We buy used 2023 Lincoln Navigator with only 2937 miles and the running boards opens and close by it self and the most dangerous that the car doesn’t start whenever it wants I have 3 times already it just doesn’t start so I don’t know what to do
Upon starting, my 2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve L has a significant delay when booting the back up camera and infotainment system and renders the vehicle safety systems unusable. Sometimes the back up camera freezes and locks the screen, sometimes it doesn't turn on at all. Often, the infotainment screen doesn't launch at all. I have multiple videos of evidence but this website won't allow me to submit them, only pictures.
The contact rented a 2023 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the electronic systems became inoperable. The backup camera was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called for Roadside Assistance. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 43,200. The VIN was not available.
2023 Lincoln Navigator power running boards defaulting to off, even when turned to auto will automatically switch to off. The dealership has no idea what the problem is. Risher Lincoln Hot Springs Arkansas We have had the car less than 2 months