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2016 Lincoln Navigator vs 2018 Lincoln Navigator

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2016 Lincoln Navigator2018 Lincoln Navigator
NHTSA complaints2550
Recall campaigns412
Service bulletins (TSBs)119164
Investigations01
Crash reports00
Fire reports13
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)17–1818–19
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLincoln NavigatorLincoln Navigator
Power Train218
Engine112
Electrical System38
Visibility71
Back Over Prevention53
Steering05
Service Brakes40
Seat Belts12

Symptoms owners describe

Clunking / rattling09
Stalling05
Loss of power05
2016 Lincoln Navigator
2018 Lincoln Navigator

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.