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2020 Lincoln Aviator Electrical system Problems

Complaints
39about this part
Share
35%of 110 total for the year
Median mileage
2,600miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator, 35% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,600 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“I was driving home and the engine coolant display on the panel all of the sudden was at the maximum. It then would not let me throttle any more, so I had to pull over to the side and turn the vehicle off. I did and let it sit 20 minutes and the issue was still present. Vehicle was towed to dealer. It turns out to be an instrument / electrical issue and the vehicle was not actually over heating. Same thing happened again 2 weeks later after the dealer had updated the instrument panel and replaced the sensor. …”

NHTSA complaint #11286402, filed 2019-12, 3,500 miles

“I purchased the auto on aug 24, 2019. I have encountered 5 issues with the vehicle so far - 3 mechanical and 2, cosmetic. I'll focus on the mechanical. Beside the pending recall, I am experiencing the following: 1) the passenger seat in front row lacks the motor for the massage function. Lincoln has now taken over 2 months to repair due to lack of part. 2) the electrical parking brake comes on while driving occasionally. 3) the vehicle camera gets distorted when switching car on. Happened twice, last time it happened was a week ago 11/12.”

NHTSA complaint #11281093, filed 2019-11, 1,800 miles

“On delivery of the vehicle (6/5/2020), there was an error message on the console indicating an issue with a door lock sensor (according to the dealer). The dealership had the car for 3 days to make the repair. On 6/26/2020, we reported to the dealership that the front passenger door lock was not working and the button to open the door was inoperable. Today, 6/29/2020, the auto is completely dead. Apparently, the electrical issue drained the battery. This is a safety issue. What are we to do if we cannot get out of the car. Inoperable door opening buttons is dangerous. …”

NHTSA complaint #11331521, filed 2020-06, 60 miles

“While driving the vehicle when backing up or pulling forward the back up camera, and the forward camera are not constant, and jitter rapidly. This can lead to an accident when a person is backing up and the camera jitters to the point where the person can not see clearly using the back up camera or the front camera during driving operations.”

NHTSA complaint #11299631, filed 2020-01, 3,000 miles

“Electronic door release on the interior drivers door has failed at 2200 miles. The button does not work at all and is loose in the door. This prevents exit from inside the car without using the manual override or rolling down the window to access the outside handle.”

NHTSA complaint #11328808, filed 2020-06, 2,200 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025528%
2024229%
2023729%
2022918%
20211230%
20203935%
200512%
2004810%
200387%

Other parts of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator

Other or unknown
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
16 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology