2019 Lincoln NAVIGATOR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
79 owner complaints analyzed
10 distinct recall campaigns
62,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 79 complaints (27.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 18 | 22.8% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 6.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 6.3% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 3.8% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 3.8% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 22 |
| Seat Belts | 21 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
Power Train: 22; Seat Belts: 21; Engine: 11; Electrical System: 10; Unknown Or Other: 9; Air Bags: 3; Steering: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 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 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 59 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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 23 |
2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 3; 2022: 5; 2023: 9; 2024: 14; 2025: 22; 2026: 23
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 18 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 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 11483353 · 2022-09-07 (September 7, 2022)
Vehicle dies while in Drive. Message shows "AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P, THEN RESTART ENGINE". Dealer advised low battery voltage causing it, but vehicle starts without issue when shifting to P. Battery is only 2.5 years old.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11483353 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11514140 · 2023-03-28 (March 28, 2023)
The 10 speed transmission in our car shudders and vibrates badly and gets stuck in very high gears. The problem happens most often between 17-23 miles per hour, and is most noticeable on inclines. instead of downshifting to a lower gear at lowers speeds, the car is stuck in 6-7-8 gear. This causes a long hesitation where we are worried we could get rear ended or hit at an intersection. We have been shifting the car manually with the paddle shifters to drop into a lower gear, but this also takes time and causes a delay. We have been to the deale…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11514140 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11471303 · 2022-06-28 (June 28, 2022)
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while making a left turn, the vehicle started to stall and seized. The contact stated that an unknown power train warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving to her destination. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was t…
Owner-reported narrative. 54,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11471303 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11692611 · 2025-10-10 (October 10, 2025)
To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious and costly transmission issue with my 2019 Lincoln Navigator. At approximately 114,000 miles, the vehicle’s transmission failed and required a full rebuild. The total repair cost was around $8,000, which I had to pay out of pocket. When I brought the vehicle to the dealership for diagnosis and repair, the technicians expressed surprise that no recall had been issued, noting that they have seen this same transmission issue in other 2019 Lincoln Navigators. They ackn…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11692611 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11451331 · 2022-02-10 (February 10, 2022)
The rear trunk latch disconnects from the car during any instance and projects the trunk open in a rapid manner. This issue occurred 3 times. The first time the vehicle was pulling into my garage and the trunk opened without prompting. The trunk smashed against the top of the garage and the facade of my home. Lincoln reviewed the electrical system and determined the event occurred without my involvement and replaced the latch. They did not call it a recall issue but did agree that they have seen it occur more than a few times. Subsequently, the…
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Owner report 11242084 · 2019-08-06 (August 6, 2019)
SEATBELT IS NOT RECOILING PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED IT, NEW ONE IS HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES. SAT IN OTHER BLACK LABEL NAVIGATORS AND THEY ALSO HAD THE SAME ISSUE. WHEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE BRAKES ARE MAKING AN ODD NOISE (IT MAKES THE SAME TYPE OF SOUND YOU HEAR WHEN GETTING UP FROM A LEATHER COUCH) WINDOW WASHERS HAVE FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. I HAVE MULTIPLE VIDEO'S OF THAT DRIVER SEATS ARE MAKING A LOT OF NOISE (ALMOST LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE), DEALERSHIP HAD TO FIX IT TWICE NOW. KEEP IN MIND THIS VEHICLE IS BRAND NEW, T…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11242084 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11574535 · 2024-02-28 (February 28, 2024)
I purchased this vehicle 6 months ago and have had nothing but electrical issues since. The front Lincoln emblem and the rear driverside brake lights do not work. Also, the heated driver seat stopped working. I have read the lighting issue is common.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11574535 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11502626 · 2023-01-19 (January 19, 2023)
2019 Lincoln Navigator Dealership delivery 9.14.22 Husband & Daughter drove around the neighborhood. Check engine light comes on suv is overheating. Husband immediately pulls into our driveway fluid is leaking out all over. Plus smoking. This was maybe two hours after it was in our possession. 9.15.22 Ford of Dalton has it towed to their dealership. 9.15.22 Suv was back in our possession. 9.21. Heard a ticking sound from the front of the suv. 9.26.22 Dropped off Suv at Ford of Hixson. 10.1.22 picked up a rental. 10.7.22 picked up suv 12.7.22 …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11502626 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11693893 · 2025-10-16 (October 16, 2025)
complete loss of steering control while driving , after a turn or without a turn. It feels like the steering wheel completely disconnected from the wheel control.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11693893 at NHTSA ↗