2005 Lincoln Navigator recalls and problems
No recalls and 48 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 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.
2005 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.
Fire inside of the motor, behind the engine computer. Upon researching recalls for Lincoln Navigators I found these other recalls online for possibly the same fire issue: "Ford has issued a recall for some of its 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs due to a potential engine fire risk. Over 65,000 2021-year…
The drivers side door does not latch in the cold temperatures.
THERE WASNT A RECALL ON MY AIRBAGS PER MY VIN NUMBER HOWEVER JUST YESTERDAYMY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE WHICH UPON IMPACT ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE THE DRIVER SIDE DIDNT. THERE WAS NO PASSENGER...
AS I WAS MERGING ON FREEWAY, I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN FATALITIES SINCE IT WAS AT RUSH HOUR. AS I PULLED OVER, THE ENGINE WAS BUCKING BUT REGAINED POWER WITH SPORADIC BOUTS OF LOSS DURING MY DRIVE HOME. THERE WAS A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER ONE AND I REPLACED AND TESTED ALL RELATED…
WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH IN THE LINCOLN, ANOTHER DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF THE NAVIGATOR RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE SEVERE COLLISION. THE FRONT IMPACT DESTROYED THE FRONT END OF THE LINCOLN, AND ALSO CAUSED IT TO SPIN 180 DEGRESS RESULTING IN A SECOND COLLISION WITH THE AT FAULT DRIVER. THE…
Navigator model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2007 | 2 | 45 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2003 Navigator has the most complaints (127). All Lincoln Navigator years →
Questions
- Does the 2005 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Lincoln Navigator as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lincoln Navigator?
- Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (12 complaints), followed by structure (7).
- How many 2005 Lincoln Navigator complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 4 of 48 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 4 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 20, 2024.