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Used Lincoln Nautilus: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 206 complaints across these 8 years; the 2019 drew the most.

Lincoln Nautilus

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Problems that follow the Nautilus from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area20192020202120222023202420252026Total
Transmission25157350
Electrical24222434
Body and structure3328
Backup camera22228

Nautilus generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Second generation

    2024–now

  2. First generation

    2019–2023

    2021 update: New interior similar to the Navigator; Larger 13.2-inch touchscreen; Updated front bumper

Mileages where Nautilus problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
8,000–13,400 milesHigh-mount brake light failure2020
48,000–88,000 milesTransmission shudder and jerking2019
60,938–70,000 milesHead gasket and coolant loss2019
75,000–94,000 milesTransmission jerking and failure2020

Every Nautilus recall to confirm

23 recalls cover the Nautilusyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 9 campaigns span more than one model year.

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