2003 Lincoln Aviator Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 8% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“1. I was sitting at a traffic light first thing in the morning when all my warning lights on the dash came on and my car died. It said low oil pressure. I was able to get the car restarted, and have not experienced the problem again. Dealer indicated they could detect no problem. 2. Paint in door jambs different color than rest of vehicle. Dealer indicated in small crash, probably at time of unloading vehicle...damage repaired and repainted. I had them repaint to make car same color. 3. Other - this is my most frustrating problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069649, filed 2004-01, 7,000 miles“The brake pedal and accelerator pedal are too close together and there is a tendency for the foot to span the distance between brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing the vehicle to speed up when placed in gear forward or backwards, which can result in unavoidable accidents with persons, property or vehicles. The automatic adjuster for both pedals moves them in unison at the same distance from each other causing one to span the distance from one pedal to the other. …”
NHTSA complaint #10424662, filed 2011-09, 40,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated the ABS and parking lights illuminated. When this occurred he took the vehicle to the dealership. They replaced the rear brake sensor three separate times. He stated there were no other problems. Updated 01/25/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10145787, filed 2005-12, 8,000 miles“Replacement of rear brakes by dealer resulted in discover of parking brake problem and replacement. The parking brake unit is located behing the brake rotor and cannot be visibly checked during routine safety inspections. The brake components were corroded to the point of disintegration and the brake pads had separated from the unit. The vehicle is out of warranty by a few months and approx. 5000 miles. I rarely use the parking brake and the dealership stated that was part of the problem and probable cause of failure of the parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10198535, filed 2007-08, 55,209 miles“The contact stated a whining noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving 55 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the sales/service dealer for repairs. The right rear axle and pinion were replaced as well as the c b shaft assembly and gear and pinion locking pin. This was the third time the rear end was replaced in a two year period. The manufacturer was notified and a technician was sent to inspect the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173643, filed 2006-11, 16,864 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Lincoln Aviator
55 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator
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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