2017 Lincoln Navigator problems and complaints
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (10), Back Over Prevention (5), Hydraulic (5).
Key takeaways
- 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 10 | 32% |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 16% |
| Hydraulic | 5 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 13% |
| Visibility | 4 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% |
| Structure | 2 | 6% |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% |
| Steering | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x4 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x2 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2017 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x4 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x2 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-01
The contact owned a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while traveling at 40 MPH, the vehicle struck the front passenger side of another vehicle that made an illegal U-turn at a higher rate of speed. The vehicle spun out and came to a stop after crashing into a bus occupied by children. No air bags deploye...
Steering - filed 2026-05-07
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, both the "Hill Start" and "Service AdvanceTrac" warning messages appeared on the instrument panel. The steering wheel had become stiff as a result of the failure and the contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle home. ...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-03-13
The vehicle has a severe brake fluid leak. There is a recall for the issue. I called the local Lincoln dealership Ford Mill Lincoln SC and they said there was nothing they could do. I explained to them that there was a safety recall. They refused to fix the vehicle under the recall. The car is very unsafe to drive and ...
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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.