2018 Lincoln Navigator problems and complaints
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The most-reported areas: Power Train (20), Engine (12), Electrical System (8).
Key takeaways
- 52 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 20 | 38% |
| Engine | 12 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 12% |
| Steering | 5 | 10% |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 6% |
| Seats | 2 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 4% |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x4 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x2 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-20
The contact's wife owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the gear shifter independently shifted to park and other gears while driving over a railroad track. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and operated as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not t...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-19
I have experienced harsh shifting from gear 1 to 2 and as well from 2nd to 3rd gear. This results in delayed acceleration at expressway onramps and when turning into forward traffic. This is a known risk with unresolved recall 26S48 related to transmission parking system dammage and related transmission damage. As well...
Engine - filed 2026-07-17
We purchased a 2018 Lincoln Navigator L in 2022 with 29,489 miles, and it has been great. We are at 64,351 miles, and it is making the cold-start rattling noise. We have called Lincoln for assistance, and they are refusing to help. They stated that there is no help. I took it to Duval Ford, and with other issues su...
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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.