NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
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.
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 fire risk from the LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors, which can short circuit and ignite.
A second fire risk comes from the front blower motor, located behind the glove box, which can also fail and raise the risk of a fire inside the cabin. On the brake side, brake fluid can leak from the master cylinder into the brake booster, which reduces front braking performance and causes the pedal to travel further and require more effort to press. The rear brakes continue to function, but stopping distances increase and the driver may notice the pedal feeling heavier or less responsive than normal. This brake concern only affects Navigators equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine. There is also a visibility concern: the rearview camera can display a distorted, flipped, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse, reducing the driver's ability to see what is directly behind the vehicle while backing up.
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.
