The Lemon Index
202320252nd generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2024 Lincoln Aviator hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2024 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
Not enough data. Only 7 complaints in its first 3 years: too few to score.
Better years to buy
7 owner complaints, first 3 years 20–21 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 26V451000 (seats), 26V159000 (seat belts) and 26V123000 (back over prevention) done? It has 8 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Lincoln sent dealers 56 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Poor speaker sound quality and/or tick-tock noise”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Lincoln's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 7 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 17.0M views · 2020–2025 Lincoln Aviator
- Oil changes & service460K views
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator Resets The Bar With These Amazing Features and One That Blew Us Away!The Fast Lane Car · 460K views - Infotainment, battery & electrical55K views
Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator (2020 - present) - New Battery InstallThe Battery Shop · 55K views - Heat, A/C & blend door17K views
2021 Lincoln Aviator Cabin Air Filter Replace How To 22 21Karrs Kars · 17K views
Before you buy, watch
2025 Lincoln Aviator Review | Should You Buy?UsedCarsTV · 72K views
2022 Lincoln Aviator Problems and Reliability - Should you buy?car PROblems · 32K views
2020 Lincoln Aviator Problems and Recalls. Should you buy it?MaxTheCarGuy · 24K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2024 is the same generation.
Problems Lincoln told dealers about
Lincoln sent dealers 56 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Poor speaker sound quality and/or tick-tock noise
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2181 to add 2024 vehicle model year
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 8
- Seats · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
- Seat belts · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Show all 8 recalls
- Trailer hitches · recall issued 2025
The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
- Seats · recall issued 2025
The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
- Body structure · recall issued 2025
The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle.
- Equipment · recall issued 2024
The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2024
The accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle, causing the rearview camera image to flicker or become distorted.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Lincoln Aviator recall, all years · All Lincoln recalls
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Lincoln Aviator SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,850–$3,000 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl.
Every Lincoln Aviator year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 6 Lincoln Aviator years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2024 Lincoln Aviator reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 7 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2024 Lincoln Aviator problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (29%), body structure (14%) and engine (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Lincoln Aviator have?
8 safety recalls (latest: seats). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Lincoln Aviator get?
20 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 Lincoln Aviator safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 Lincoln Aviator have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2024 Lincoln Aviator cost in fuel a year?
About $2,850 to $3,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Lincoln Aviator have?
3.0L 6-cyl.
What Lincoln Aviator year is better than the 2024?
Nearby, the 2021 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about three-quarters as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works