2003 Lincoln Navigator Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2003 Lincoln Navigator has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 3 fires, 15 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (39 reports).

0Recalls
127Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
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2003 Lincoln Navigator recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Lincoln Navigator.

Most common 2003 Lincoln Navigator problems

Problem areas named in the 127 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension39
Electrical System23
Structure18
Visibility14
Air Bags14
Power Train13
Engine And Engine Cooling12
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Vehicle Speed Control7
Equipment5

What owners report

2026-04-22, Electrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 160,000. The contact reset the mileage, and the display showed 247,000. The contact had not contacted any other agencies. The VIN was not available.
2024-08-26, Engine
The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rocker arms, and that the engine lacked adequate compression in cylinders #2 and #3, resulting in engine damage. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 75,000.
2022-10-18, Firerelated
The contact owned a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that fifteen minutes after she parked and turned off the vehicle in the driveway, her brother alerted her that the driver's side front seat had caught fire. The air bags were deployed. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. The fire department determined that the cause of the fire was an electrical system failure. A fire department report was filed. The vehicle remained in the driveway and was not yet deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. Prior to the failure, the gear shifter and driv
2019-08-27, Unknown Or Other
RAIN WATER LEAK NEXT TO PASSENGER SIDE BACK REAR POWER WINDOW WHILE PARKED
2019-03-23, Electrical System
TAKATA RECALL !!! I HAVE A 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR THAT HAS THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE REVERSE LIGHTS SAME RECALL ISSUE AS THE 2012 NAVIGATOR ALSO THE CAR WHEN IT'S IN PARK WON'T ENGAGE WHEN THE BREAK PEDAL IS APPLIED TO UNLOCK THE GEARING TO REVERSE NUTURAL DRIVE 1ST AND 2ED GEAR IT WON'T HUGE SAFETY WITH THE REVERSE LIGHTS I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OTHER DRIVERS ARE NOT AWARE I'M REVERSING ISSUE STARTED TWO MONTHS AGO AND I STOPPED DRIVING IT BECAUSE I ALMOST GET INTO ACCIDENTS WITH OUT THE REVERSE LIGHTS WONDER IF THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY CONSENT FOR A RECALL.

2003 Lincoln Navigator questions

Does the 2003 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Lincoln Navigator at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lincoln Navigator?

Based on 127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (39), Electrical System (23), Structure (18).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Lincoln Navigator has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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