This page covers 5 recalls, 25 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Lincoln Navigator.
17 mpg combined
13.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Visibility-related complaints lead the 2016 Lincoln Navigator's complaint set, with owners most commonly describing issues with exterior mirrors, including smoke, burning odors, and corrosion failures traced to the mirror assemblies. Brake complaints make up the second-largest named category, though the reports don't cluster around a single symptom. The backup camera draws a notable share of reports as well: owners describe the display going black when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, and several mention a module failure as the diagnosed cause. A handful of owners also report inoperative power running boards that freeze in the lowered position, making the step slippery in cold weather and unresponsive to the position controls.
25
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2016 Lincoln Navigator has 5 recalls, the most serious being a potential short circuit in the LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors that can lead to a fire.
Two recalls address the same brake issue on vehicles with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine: brake fluid can leak from the master cylinder into the brake booster, reducing front braking performance and requiring more pedal effort and distance to stop. The front blower motor, located behind the glove box, can also fail in a way that raises the risk of a fire inside the cabin. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when reversing, reducing the driver's visibility behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, inverted, or blank image when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 4 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The LED logo lights on the outside mirrors can short circuit, potentially causing electrical failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will disconnect the LED light wires at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front blower motor behind the glove box may fail, affecting heating and air conditioning function.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Brake fluid can leak from the master cylinder into the brake booster on certain 3.5L Ecoboost trucks, reducing front brake performance and increasing brake pedal travel and effort.
What the fix does
A dealer will replace your brake master cylinder and brake booster if leaking is found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake master cylinder may develop a leak that allows brake fluid to seep from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder. If leaking is confirmed, the brake booster will also be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
