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2003 Lincoln Aviator Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 111 total for the year
Median mileage
16,864miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 1% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,864 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.

“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 miles

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202516%
202314%
202248%
202125%
202044%
200434%
200311%

Other parts of the 2003 Lincoln Aviator

Transmission and drivetrain
55 complaints
Engine cooling
15 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 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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