Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator has 10 recalls, 45 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
10
Recalls
45
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V392000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These ...
18V805000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may ...
18V213000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with ...
18V058000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermi...
23V420000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Su...
23V598000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco ve...
24V099000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or f...
24V852000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and...
25V197000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or f...
25V236000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x4
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The vehicle has experienced repeated mechanical failures involving the engine, cooling system, drive... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | STEERING | Vehicle: 2018 Lincoln Navigator VIN: [XXX] Component: Steering Mileage: 103899 Complaint Narrative... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission is having major issues with flaring and shifting. Vehicle has trouble engaging torque c... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Front differential - entire system needs to be rebuilt due to bearings going bad. While the vehicle ... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The back up camera will randomly black out. The steering wheel motor is broke and the steering wheel... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The moonroof drain hoses are not secured and is known problem with other Navigator and Expedition ow... |
| May 19, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | MAY 19 2025 MY WIFE WENT TO A LOCAL BAKERY TO GET SOME BREAD, WHEN SHE PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARKING A ... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | ENGINE | cam phasers rattle during cold starts |
| Mar 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The same problem that is currently being reported by the NHTSA for the Ford F-150 has been happening... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s... |
| Jan 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | TODAY WHILE DRIVING WITH HEATED SEATS I FELT A BURN ON MY SEAT AND HAD TO PULL OVER. THE SEAT HAS S... |
| Dec 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The camera with the water cleaner spray device, leaked water inside the LED taillight, this is a haz... |
| Dec 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| Dec 10, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | The passenger side seatbelt will not retract or move (Locked in position that will not allow the pas... |
| Sep 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | The side mirrors, which are power adjusted, either will not properly adjust to the same setting when... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, ther... |
| Jul 28, 2024 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Dealership Responsible: Ted Britt Ford of Chantilly Dealership Address: 4175 Au... |
| Jul 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle experienced failed auto-start on road, resulting in vehicle inmobility from stop in traffic,... |
| May 5, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There are no warning indicators or messages. The power mirrors will randomly start adjusting or swit... |
| Dec 20, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission doesn't respond several times and could not picking up speed up hill. There were tw... |