2003 Lincoln Navigator recalls and problems
No recalls and 127 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Lincoln Navigator.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2003 Lincoln Navigator recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 160,000. The contact reset the mileage, and the display showed 247,000. The contact had not contacted any other…
The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the…
The contact owned a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that fifteen minutes after she parked and turned off the vehicle in the driveway, her brother alerted her that the driver's side front seat had caught fire. The air bags were deployed. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. The…
RAIN WATER LEAK NEXT TO PASSENGER SIDE BACK REAR POWER WINDOW WHILE PARKED
TAKATA RECALL !!! I HAVE A 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR THAT HAS THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE REVERSE LIGHTS SAME RECALL ISSUE AS THE 2012 NAVIGATOR ALSO THE CAR WHEN IT'S IN PARK WON'T ENGAGE WHEN THE BREAK PEDAL IS APPLIED TO UNLOCK THE GEARING TO REVERSE NUTURAL DRIVE 1ST AND 2ED GEAR IT WON'T HUGE SAFETY WITH THE REVERSE…
Navigator model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 109 | 9 | 17 |
| 2001 | 3 | 81 | 6 | 11 |
| 2002 | 1 | 32 | 2 | 5 |
| 2003 | 0 | 127 | 6 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 86 | 4 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 | 60 | 5 | 3 |
Across all years, the 2003 Navigator has the most complaints (127). All Lincoln Navigator years →
Questions
- Does the 2003 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Lincoln Navigator as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lincoln Navigator?
- Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (38 complaints), followed by electrical system (22).
- How many 2003 Lincoln Navigator complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 6 of 127 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 15 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 22, 2026.