Seat beltsPart report

2003 Lincoln Aviator Seat belts Problems

Complaints: 1about this part
Share: 1%of 111 total for the year
Median mileage: 33,135miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seat belts of the 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 1% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,135 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.

“Dt: on may 15 2005 the seat belt problem was noticed. The seat belt was twisted and wouldn't retract. A new seat belt was ordered, and they actually ordered the wrong seat belt, then owner got a loaner. The vehicle was picked up july 1. Upon putting the seat belt back on the driver noticed that the clips broke. Dealer said that they have other seat belt clips, and that they will repair the seat belt the rest of the way on monday, july 18. The vehicle has been driven for 2 or 3 weeks with a faulty seat belt. The A/C was blowing out warm air.”

NHTSA complaint #10128786, filed 2005-08, 33,135 miles

Related service bulletins

10014138Jun 7, 2005Safety belt retraction speed.
10012954Feb 21, 2005Safety belt web stop button service.

Seat belts: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2023	1	4%
2020	2	2%
2003	1	1%

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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