2013 Lincoln Navigator problems and complaints
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lincoln Navigator. The most-reported areas: Power Train (6), Electrical System (3), Engine (2).
Key takeaways
- 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 43% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 21% |
| Engine | 2 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 14% |
| Structure | 2 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 7% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x4 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x2 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2013 Lincoln Navigator EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Lincoln Navigator EXTENDED SUV 4x2 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-08-11
I am submitting this complaint regarding a safety-related braking system issue with my 2013 Lincoln Navigator (VIN: [XXX]), which has fewer than 90,000 miles. The vehicle's brake control module, which is associated with critical safety functions including the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and traction/stability contr...
Power Train - filed 2026-06-29
VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED WHILE DRIVING. SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR UPON ACCELERATION. CLUSTER SHOWED WRENCH AND ENGINE LIGHT. TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF THEN RESTARTED AND THE CLUSTER CLEARED AND OPERATION RETURNED TO NORMAL. A WEEK LATER, THE SAME INCI...
Engine - filed 2026-05-11
While operating my 2013 Lincoln Navigator under normal driving conditions, a spark plug ejected from the cylinder head, causing immediate and catastrophic engine failure. The engine lost power and began producing severe mechanical noise, creating a potential safety hazard due to sudden loss of propulsion. Inspection by...
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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.