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2003 Lincoln Navigator Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Lincoln Navigator has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Lincoln Navigator

Suspension
36
Structure
14
Engine
13
Electrical
13
Airbags
11
Powertrain
10
Visibility
8
Brakes
6
Other
4
Steering
3
Speed Control
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 28, 2015POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO...
Mar 14, 2014POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE ...
Jan 6, 2011POWER TRAINGEAR SHIFT KNOB CAME LOOSE. CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE LOCKED INTO THE DRIVE POSITION. COULD NOT USE ...
Jun 17, 2010POWER TRAINWE HAVE A 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. ON JUNE 17, 2010 WHILE DRIVING ON THE 605 FREEWAY, WE HEARD A LOUD...
Mar 21, 2008POWER TRAINTHE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK HAS FAILED - EFFECTIVELY LEAVING THE VEHICLE STUCK IN PARK WHILE MA...
May 14, 2007POWER TRAINTHE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FAILED ON THIS 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHEN IT FAILED, IT COULD HA...
Oct 5, 2006POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE DEALERSHIP REBUI...
Sep 10, 2006POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLVEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT MARSHALL BROS IN NEW ORLEANS, VEHICLE WAS SOLD AS A CERTIFIED VEHICLE. VEHI...
Mar 30, 2005POWER TRAINWHILE SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION WOULD DOWN SHIFT ON ITS OWN. DRIVER HEARD A CLANKING SOUND. DRIVER ...
Jan 16, 2004POWER TRAINDT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT FROM PARK. THE TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING ...

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