AI Damage2014 Lincoln Navigator: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Lincoln Navigator filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 17
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 41% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 18% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 12% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 12% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 12% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 12% of all complaints
- 7 Electronic stability control 6% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 6% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 7 complaints (41% of all).
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (18% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (12% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Exterior lighting: 2 complaints (12% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (12% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 5.4 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: RWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 17 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Driving at about 25-[address] and my car surged out of control.. I attempted to control the speed with the brake. I was about 100-150 feet from a busy intersection (40 highway -the car surging really fast. I needed to make some quick decisions to protect a lot of people from being badly injured or killed.
Damage to the tail gate area from the tree collision has caused me to have wiring system issues with my back tail light constantly blowing the bulb. Had this repaired twice from joe hudson collision and then soundly by lincoln dealership in orange park fl.
By going through a series of locking and unlocking attempts (via key fob, via door locks, via keyless entry) I can eventually get the engine started. This event happens every other day. 2. Anti theft system triggers when the engine is on, while driving on the road.
The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the warning light was no longer illuminated, and the vehicle responded as needed while driving.
No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the blower motor. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 22S56 (HVAC), but the VIN was not included.
The contact stated that the low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she purchased brake fluid and had filled the reservoir however, the brake pedal failed to return to the normal position. The brake functionality did not return.
My vehicle exhibits an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) and sometimes a wrench light in the instrument cluster. I had a diagnostic done on my truck to troubleshoot issue and the code was P0720. Ford issued a recall on Lincoln Navigator built between April 11, 2011 through August 19, 2013.
There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was take roberts motors inc., (4350 n alby st, alton, [ZIP]) where the transmission fluid was change and a new hose was replaced however, the repairs failed to fix the failure.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 8,823 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 24% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Navigator has 44 complaints (31 years in the data). This year has 17, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Other years of this model
- Navigator 1998192 sources
- Navigator 1999132 sources
- Navigator 2000109 sources
- Navigator 200181 sources
- Navigator 200232 sources
- Navigator 2003127 sources
- Navigator 200486 sources
- Navigator 200548 sources
- Navigator 200660 sources
- Navigator 200745 sources
- Navigator 200830 sources
- Navigator 200910 sources
- Navigator 201016 sources
- Navigator 20119 sources
- Navigator 201212 sources
- Navigator 201314 sources
- Navigator 201521 sources
- Navigator 2016105 sources
- Navigator 201799 sources
- Navigator 2018194 sources
- Navigator 2019225 sources
- Navigator 2020225 sources
- Navigator 2021180 sources
- Navigator 2022207 sources
- Navigator 2023156 sources
- Navigator 2024113 sources
- Navigator 2025184 sources
- Navigator 202669 sources
- Navigator 202711 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lincoln Navigator?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 17. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (24%), headlights and tail lights (12%), door locks, latches, handles (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Lincoln Navigator?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Lincoln Navigator from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.