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All cars · Lincoln Navigator · 2011

2011 Lincoln Navigator. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints1NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Speed control100%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
100000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedUnexpected transmission downshift20172019

Manufacturer communications 34

Lincoln filed 34 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Vehicles may run rough, hard start after refueling, clicking noise under hood, and have…
  • There is a noise coming from the front hub integrated wheel end (iwe) areas and when shifted…
  • Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x4not ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆
Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x2not ratednot ratednot rated★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
5.4L 8-cylAuto 6-spdRWD14 / 20 / 16Regular$3,900
5.4L 8-cylAuto 6-spd4WD13 / 18 / 15Regular$4,150

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
2008–9–Transmission & drivetrain
2009–4–Engine
2010–4–Parking brake
2011–1–Speed control
2012–1–Suspension
2013–5–Body structure
2014–1–Lights

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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