2020 Lincoln Navigator problems and complaints
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Lincoln Navigator. The most-reported areas: Power Train (18), Electrical System (4), Seat Belts (3).
Key takeaways
- 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 18 | 56% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 13% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 9% |
| Engine | 3 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 3% |
| Tires | 1 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 3% |
| Seats | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Lincoln Navigator SUV 2WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-21
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V402000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated tha...
Seat Belts - filed 2026-08-21
On August 20, 2026, I was driving my 2020 Lincoln Navigator and came to a complete stop at a traffic light. While I was sitting stationary at the light, with no collision, impact, sudden braking, or other event, I suddenly heard a very loud noise that sounded like a gunshot. At the same time, the driver-side seat belt ...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-20
On August 20, 2026, while traveling about 45 MPH, I accelerated to merge onto a highway while passing a slow-moving semi, with traffic approaching from behind. The transmission unexpectedly disengaged and the vehicle completely lost propulsion. The gear indicator showed Neutral. The engine rapidly increased RPM/redline...
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More for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.