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All cars · Lincoln Navigator · 2005

2005 Lincoln Navigator. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints16NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold25,844U.S. model year
Per 100K sold62complaints

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,000 and 55,714 miles. Median 7,700, from 12 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Suspension19%
Fuel system, gasoline19%
Airbags19%
Brakes12%
Engine12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1621200

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 84

Lincoln filed 84 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Air suspension performance - height sensor linkage arm disengaging
  • Axle seal leaks
  • Grinding noise from front axle wheel hubs on acceleration in 2wd - service tip

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
5.4L 8-cylAuto 6-spdRWD11 / 17 / 13Premium$5,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2002–1030,613Engine
20031745538,742Visibility
2004812536,398Electrical
2005–1625,844Suspension
2006–1423,947Transmission & drivetrain
2007–1524,050Brakes
2008–9–Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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