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2009 Lincoln NavigatorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2009 Lincoln Navigator, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2009 Lincoln Navigator
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints102 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage93kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 28, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Lincoln Navigator has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system30
Engine and engine cooling22
Engine10
Service brakes10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2009 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.

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

2009 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

2009 Lincoln Navigator safety ratings

2009 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN AIR CONDITION IS SET BELOW 72, PASSENGER FRONT SIDE IS MAKING LOUD CLICKING NOISE FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE THEN GOES AWAY.
Complaint 10730441 · Jun 25, 2015 · 93,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HORN FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE WIRES CONNECTED TO THE HORN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.…
Complaint 10487980 · Dec 11, 2012 · 57,114 miles

Own a 2009 Navigator?

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