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2020 Lincoln Aviator Phev Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
20%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
1,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator Phev, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Brakes failed when driving down my driveway, which is a steep hill. Received six error service now messages: service advancetrac, check brake system, hill descent control fault, park brake malfunction, pre-collision assist not available. Was able to roll to a stop and had to call tow truck. Subsequent conversation with dealer service dept , was told recall 20u29 applies. Gave me a dozen 'codes' for faulty/affected systems on car before I stopped him because I did not understand the acronyms. I have searched and cannot find a recall by that number. …”

NHTSA complaint #11396700, filed 2021-02, 1,500 miles

“Ever since buying my 2023 Lincoln aviator hybrid, I’ve been experiencing brake pedal issues, a constant pressure and a pulsating feeling when applying the brakes like the ABS is kicking on. I have taken it to my dealership that I bought the vehicle from over four times for the same issue. They keep saying that it’s normal, I see that the old aviators had the same issue on the hybrid system And a TSB was released for it at one point. …”

NHTSA complaint #11572452, filed 2024-02

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023233%
2022213%
2020220%

Other parts of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator Phev

Electrical system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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