2017 Lincoln NAVIGATOR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
31 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
87,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 31 complaints (16.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 25.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 6.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 6.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
Service Brakes: 5; Electrical System: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 4; Visibility: 4; Air Bags: 3; Back Over Prevention: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 2
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2017: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 5; 2023: 4; 2024: 4; 2025: 9; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11434939 · 2021-09-29 (September 29, 2021)
The brakes on my car stopped working and this caused me to crash into a wall. This accident caused by my brakes failing nearly killed me and put others at risk. There were no recalls, or warnings about the brakes failing before the accident.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11434939 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11465945 · 2022-05-24 (May 24, 2022)
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost brake functionality. The brake fluid warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder and brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,500.
Owner-reported narrative. 70,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11465945 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11515592 · 2023-04-05 (April 5, 2023)
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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Owner report 11736281 · 2026-05-07 (May 7, 2026)
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. The contact initially assumed the failure was related to battery; however, after replacing the vehicle's battery, the failure persisted. The contact then called the dealer who informed him the failure was likely related to the ste…
Owner-reported narrative. 162,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11736281 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11630287 · 2024-12-12 (December 12, 2024)
I’m a snowbird and in the past 18 months, of which I was in Iowa for 12 months of this time, the dealership has replaced the fuel pump five times. I’m scared to take this vehicle out on the highway. The module that controls the fuel pump has been replaced once. The third replacement I didn’t even get off the dealers lot before it quit
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Owner report 11721335 · 2026-03-02 (March 2, 2026)
problem is when you go to check the oil do you think you’re gonna find a low oil situation and what happens is the oil is actually overfilled however it’s not overfilled because you put too much oil in it. It’s overfilled because gasoline is leaking into the oil pan. So the oil is diluted and it actually doesn’t even seem like oil. It seems like dirty gas. That’s how much gas gets into it. Supposedly this is a known issue after searching it on the Internet, this is known, and it happens with this making my vehicle. The manufacturer should be re…
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Owner report 11618165 · 2024-10-04 (October 4, 2024)
Driving down freeway and vehicle suddenly downshifted and the wrench light came on along with the airbag light, the blind spot detection sensors indicated not working, and more. Had to stop car and restart. Happened several times. Found out it is a problem with the 6R80 Transmission lead frame which has a recall with Ford F-150s but not on Lincoln.
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Owner report 11687841 · 2025-09-17 (September 17, 2025)
The throttle body went bad while driving 55mph and 35mph. Over 5 times I could not accelerate while stepping on the gas peddle and it would stall out trying to get it to ford on the same road for 5 miles. I had to quickly stop and turn it back on with my flashers going less than 35mp on a 55mph road. This happened at first going around a corner you can not stop on due to no visual on the other side which would cause a wreck stopping there. The problem was confirmed by Coughlin of Heath Ford and they were the ones that fixed it. There was no …
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