no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION.
2006 Lincoln NavigatorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 60 owner complaints about the 2006 Lincoln Navigator, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Lincoln Navigator has problems
60 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
13Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
9Engine
7Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train2 crash/fire/injury
6Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
4Vehicle speed control
3Structure
3Tires
188 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 16 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 1 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 2 |
| Air bags | 6 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 18 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2006 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.
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION…
no report yet
Tires: tread/belt
Risk. OVER TIME, THE DAMAGE MAY BE SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW BELT CORROSION ULTIMATELY LEADING TO A TREAD SEPARATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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
2006 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
2006 Lincoln Navigator safety ratings
2006 Lincoln Navigator 4 DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Navigator owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE SUSPENSION ON THIS SUV IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS I HAVE REPLACED THE SUSPENSION AIRBAGS OH RINGS COMPRESSORS MULTIPLE TIMES AND EACH TIME IT TURNS COLD AND I LIVE IN ARIZONA THE CAR DROPS AND ON ABLE TO DRIVE IT DUE TO EXTREME VIOLENT SHAKING TO WEAR THE CAR SEEMS LIKE IT'S GOING TO ROLL OVER…
TAKATA INFLATORS DO NOT WORK IN COLD WEATHER. BELOW A CERTAIN TEMPERATURE THE CAR BEGINS TO BOUNCE UNCONTROLLABLY. MAKES FOR A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN DRIVING AND THIS BEGINS TO OCURR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR SUSPENSIONS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR SUSPENSIONS WERE LOWERED TO THE POINT WHERE THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE OR MAKE SHARP TURNS. ALLEN VISUAL FORD IN MONROE, GEORGIA WAS MADE…
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