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2017 Lincoln NavigatorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2017 Lincoln Navigator, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-572 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.

2017 Lincoln Navigator
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year34% below the Navigator median · #17 of 25 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 21%Owner complaints326 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage88kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Lincoln Navigator has problems

32 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
Service brakes, hydraulic50
Back over prevention50
Service brakes51
Visibility40
Electrical system41
Fuel/propulsion system30
Air bags32
Suspension20
Structure21
11 other systems120

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

5 recalls

2017 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.

21%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 25V-572 · Sep 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles · 307,410 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

37%repaired · 2026 Q3

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 25V-236 · Apr 11, 2025 · 123,611 vehicles · 46,115 repaired

Risk. A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

44%repaired · 2026 Q3

Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Recall 25V-091 · Feb 14, 2025 · 35,328 vehicles · 15,703 repaired

Risk. An electrical short circuit in the exterior mirror increases the risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2025 Q2

Wiring: interior/under dash

Recall 22V-648 · Aug 26, 2022 · 198,482 vehicles · 129,823 repaired

Risk. Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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72%repaired · 2024 Q1

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 22V-150 · Mar 11, 2022 · 195,864 vehicles · 141,437 repaired

Risk. A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2017 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2017 Lincoln Navigator safety ratings

2017 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Navigator owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that there was an unknown fluid leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure.…
Complaint 11678745 · Aug 6, 2025 · 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal due to traffic ahead; however, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact stated he was forced to swerve into the next lane to avoid a crash. The contact…
Complaint 11541972 · Aug 31, 2023 · 145,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact…
Complaint 11515592 · Apr 5, 2023

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