2004 Lincoln AviatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 81 owner complaints about the 2004 Lincoln Aviator, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2019. Updated daily.
Where the 2004 Lincoln Aviator has problems
81 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 21 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | 0 |
| Structure | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Air bags | 7 | 3 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 18 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2004 Lincoln Aviator recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2004 vs. every other Aviator year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aviator median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2004 Lincoln Aviator safety ratings
2004 Lincoln Aviator 4DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Lincoln Aviator, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
- Vehicle Rollaway AllegationsNo recall
What Aviator owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE VEHICLE DOWN SHIFT WHEN TURNING INTO THE FIRST AS IT GOES INTO SECOND MAKES IN AWFUL NOISE. WHEN I PARKED IT AND TRIED TO START IT AND IT WAS DEAD.THE MECHANIC FIGURE IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE STARTER HE GOT UNDER THE VEHICLE TO APPLIED STARTER TOLD ME TO START IT AND IT DID AND IT PINNED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS, THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…
I TRIED TO PULL OFF AT A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION AND NOTHING. I CAME VERY CLOSE TO GETTING INTO A CRASH. I AM NOW TOLD FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE. I'VE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLE SINCE I PURCHASE MY 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR LUX WITH 80,000 MILES ON IT…
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