2022 Lincoln Aviator problems and complaints

Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The most-reported areas: Back Over Prevention (8), Structure (8), Electrical System (8).

Key takeaways

  • 45 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Back Over Prevention818%
Structure818%
Electrical System818%
Visibility/Wiper613%
Unknown Or Other613%
Engine613%
Fuel System511%
Gasoline511%
Fuel/Propulsion System49%
Seats37%
Exterior Lighting37%
Air Bags37%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2022 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD5/55/55/54/5
2022 Lincoln Aviator SUV RWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-09-14

The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced excessive fuel consumption and reduced power, hesitation and jerking while accelerating. Additionally, while turning left, the steering was difficult to turn. The contact stated that there was an ab...

Seats - filed 2026-08-05

The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the second-row rear seats folded independently while the contact’s daughter was seated in the second-row seats. The failure caused bruises on the child's face and arms on several occasions. Medical attention was not sought...

Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-05-26

While driving, there is a loss of fuel pressure at random. It has happened when stopped at traffic light and while driving on the freeway, the vehicle does not respond to the gas pedal being pressed. This is unsafe for myself and my passengers, as I cannot confidently change lanes as I never know when it will happen. T...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.