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Lincoln Aviator: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 11 model years of the Lincoln Aviator on record, 2022 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about structure). 2020 has the most recall campaigns (30).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2027 2 0 0 — 20 MPG
2026 0 0 0 — 20 MPG
2025 15 16 0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20 MPG
2024 8 7 0 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20 MPG
2023 16 24 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20 MPG
2022 21 40 5 STRUCTURE 20 MPG
2021 28 40 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20 MPG
2020 30 40 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20 MPG
2005 0 40 3 STRUCTURE 13 MPG
2004 0 40 3 POWER TRAIN 13 MPG
2003 1 40 2 POWER TRAIN 14 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Lincoln Aviator

Questions

Which Lincoln Aviator year has the most complaints?
Of 11 model years of the Lincoln Aviator on record, 2022 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about structure).
Which Lincoln Aviator year has the most recalls?
2020 has the most recall campaigns (30).
Which Lincoln Aviator years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2026. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.