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2003 Lincoln Navigator Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Suspension — runs 4.7× the fleet median for that category across the 964 model-years tracked on this site.
127Complaints
1Recalls
6Crashes
3Fires
15Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Suspension (22% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Suspension complaints here are 4.7× the median for that category across the 964 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Suspension28 · 22%not available
Electrical System19 · 15%not available
Air Bags9 · 7.1%not available
Structure7 · 5.5%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling7 · 5.5%not available
Structure:body:door5 · 3.9%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION28 · 22%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19 · 15%
AIR BAGS9 · 7.1%
STRUCTURE7 · 5.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7 · 5.5%
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR5 · 3.9%
STRUCTURE:BODY5 · 3.9%
SUSPENSION:REAR5 · 3.9%
SUSPENSION:FRONT4 · 3.1%
Unspecified / other4 · 3.1%

Percentages are the share of the 127 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 06E064000 · 2006 · reported 07/17/2006

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“MY ROOF-MOUNTED DVD PLAYER HAS NEVER WORKED BUT STILL MAKES NOISES WHEN CAR IS CRUNK UP OR SWITCHED OFF, MY BATTERY ALL OF A SUDDEN…”NHTSA complaint 10654284 — filed 11/11/2014 · SUSPENSION
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, A LOUD ROARING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT…”NHTSA complaint 10545137 — filed 09/24/2013 · SUSPENSION
“MY AIR SUSPENSION WENT OUT THE FIRST TIME IN MARCH OF 2008, IT JUST QUIT WORKING. I THEN PAID $500 TO GET IT REPLACED. THEN…”NHTSA complaint 10482515 — filed 10/29/2012 · SUSPENSION

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Suspension issues are the most-reported category, cited in 28 of 127 NHTSA complaints (22%), followed by electrical system (19), air bags (9), structure (7). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2003 Lincoln Navigator have?

127 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2003 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 06E064000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2003 Lincoln Navigator's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.