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2001 Lincoln NavigatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 81 owner complaints about the 2001 Lincoln Navigator, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 24, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Lincoln Navigator has problems
81 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Tires
16Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
12Vehicle speed control6 crash/fire/injury
9Suspension
7Power train1 crash/fire/injury
5Fuel system, gasoline
4Engine and engine cooling
4Service brakes, hydraulic
4Air bags
2615 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 23 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 6 |
| Suspension | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 2 |
| Air bags | 4 | 4 |
| 15 other systems | 26 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2001 Lincoln Navigator recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Front: buckle assembly
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other Navigator 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 Navigator median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2001 Lincoln Navigator safety ratings
2001 Lincoln Navigator 4 DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 2 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2001 Lincoln Navigator, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
- FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLYNo recall
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 05V-388
- FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLYNo recall
In owners' words
What Navigator owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND EXHIBITED NUMEROUS OTHER MECHANICAL ISSUES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE BALD, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER.…
WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 NORTHBOUND AROUND WOOLBRIGHT ROAD, I RAN OVER TIRE DEBRIS AND CAUSED PART OF MY TIRE TO COME OFF. THE TIRE DID NOT GO FLAT AMAZINGLY, BUT I WILL DEFINITELY NEED A NEW TIRE. I HAVE A NAVIGATOR, SO LUCKILY IT DIDN'T CAUSE ANY MORE DAMAGE LIKE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
MERGED ONTO INTERSTATE. TRAVELING AROUND 70 MILES PER HOUR WHEN PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION. *TR
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