AI Damage2019 Lincoln Navigator: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Lincoln Navigator filed 84 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and seat belts. The maker issued 139 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 84
- involving a crash
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 139
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 29% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 29% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 13% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 5 Visibility 5% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 5% of all complaints
- 7 Seats 4% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 4% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 24 complaints (29% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 38.
- Seat belts: 24 complaints (29% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 11 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 39.
- Engine: 11 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Visibility: 4 complaints (5% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 10-speed
Drive: RWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 84 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 | 24 | 0 | 38 |
| Seat belts | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 | 39 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Backover prevention | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 26 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
The seatbelt pr tensioner failed to operate as intended. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruising to her chest from the seat belt. The 2 children received small bruising to the face and left shoulder from the seat belt. The other vehicle injuries were unknown. A police report was filed.
The contact stated that while shifting the transmission from Reverse (R) to Drive (D), the driver's seat belt suddenly jolted her back into the seat, causing neck and shoulder pain. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) message was displayed.
How do you have a problem with a Parking issue transmission or automatically going into parking on neutral when I was driving it started like three years ago with a little knocking sound every time I used to shift The dealer always told me that the hard shifting was something normal every time I wanna ask him to check…
Incident Description: While operating the vehicle in normal traffic conditions, the transmission experiences severe internal hydraulic failure, resulting in a violent jolt/jerk.
Seatbelts are not functioning properly. They have been in a locked position for some time now. I have contacted Lincoln and they state a remedy is not yet available. This puts anyone driving the vehicle in grave danger without being properly restrained.
The restraint warning light illuminated after the explosion. There was a sulfur odor inside the vehicle after the explosion. The contact's wife sustained injuries to the left hip and lower spine, and was treated at the ER, where a CT scan, X-rays, and bloodwork were taken, pending a checkup of the spinal and nerve…
My 2019 Lincoln Navigator was parked sitting for 2 hours before a fire under the belly of the vehicle became a blaze. Neighbors had to use a fire extinguisher to get the fire out. I was at work (Ford Motor Company) while my wife and kids just made it home and was out of the vehicle.
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 641 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Navigator has 26 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 84, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- 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.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- For 2020-2026 Aviator/Corsair and 2018-2026 Navigator vehicles, if diagnostics in Workshop Manual (WSM)…
For 2020-2026 Aviator/Corsair and 2018-2026 Navigator vehicles, if diagnostics in Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 501-10A > Front Seats > Diagnosis and Testing lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion extension…
- Some 2018-2024 Expedition and 2018-2027 Navigator vehicles equipped with a rear seat entertainment…
Some 2018-2024 Expedition and 2018-2027 Navigator vehicles equipped with a rear seat entertainment system/Lincoln Play may experience various system concerns. Rear seat entertainment systems are not on a controller…
- Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest…
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a broken floor console armrest latch
- This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected…
This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently…
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes…
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in…
- Reason for update
update the Part List Description and Labor Times Description Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh engagement * Delayed engagement *…
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2345 to update the causal part
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an instrument panel upper section speaker grille that is lifted, warped, or not seated flush with the instrument panel. This may be due to upper…
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an instrument panel upper section…
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an instrument panel upper section speaker grille that is lifted, warped, or not seated flush with the instrument panel. This may be due to upper…
- Some 2018-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with 22 inch wheels, may exhibit an increased level…
Some 2018-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with 22 inch wheels, may exhibit an increased level of vibrations which can be felt while driving on a smooth road at speeds at or above 75 mph (120 km/h). Pinpoint…
- Reason for update
update the Part List and Service Procedure Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh engagement * Delayed engagement * Harsh shift * Delayed…
- "Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions
• Harsh engagement • Delayed engagement • Harsh shift • Delayed shift • Illuminated MIL with DTCs P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707…
NHTSA lists 139 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lincoln Navigator?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, seat belts, electrical system. Total complaints: 84. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (26%), warning lights, check engine (21%), jerking, harsh shifts (12%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Lincoln Navigator?
NHTSA lists 139 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 2019 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 2019 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 2026-11-04.