Used Lincoln Navigator: 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 195 complaints across these 8 years; the 2019 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the Navigator 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.

Area	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2025	Total
Electrical	5	7	4		7	3	2	28
Transmission	14	14	13	4				45
Engine	6	7	3	4				20

Navigator generations and updates

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

Fourth generation
2018–2024
2022 update: Introduced new 13-inch center touchscreen; Enhanced features like BlueCruise and interior updates
2022 update: Introduced new 13-inch center touchscreen; Enhanced features including BlueCruise and improved interior

Mileages where Navigator problems start

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

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
75,714–83,000 miles	Cam phaser cold-start rattle	2019
78,000–93,000 miles	Catastrophic engine failure	2020

Every Navigator recall to confirm

38 recalls cover the Navigatoryears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 13 campaigns span more than one model year. 2 told owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired.