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Lincoln AviatorModel year report

2022 Lincoln Aviator Problems

Compared with other Lincoln Aviator years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2021

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
49filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
34,000miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
21campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The part named most often is fuel system, with 10 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system (9) and body and structure (9). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns and 193 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the traction battery and 56 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Lincoln Aviator model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Forward collision avoidance (3), Brakes (2), Lane departure (2), Transmission and drivetrain (2), Equipment (1), Steering (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “On July 25, 2025 my 2022 Lincoln Aviator Hybrid Grand Touring Edition stalled while driving on Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs. I lost partial control of the vehicle but was able to guide it onto the shoulder and allow it to coast to a stop. I had this vehicle towed to the dealership (where it was purchased new): Phil Long Lincoln, Motor City in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has been there ever since (almost 5 months) and has not been repaired. The service department suspects that the current safety recall issued July 8, 2025 (NHTSA Recall number: 25V455) was the root cause. …”

NHTSA complaint #11706296, filed 2025-12

Electrical system: “My vehicle’s alarm repeatedly activates while the vehicle is parked, turned off, and locked, approximately every 15 minutes. When the vehicle is unlocked, the front and rear lights remain illuminated even though the vehicle is turned off and the keys are not in or near it. The battery was tested twice after the vehicle had been at rest before I brought it to the dealership. The dealership subsequently replaced the battery for approximately $350, stating that this would likely resolve the symptoms. …”

NHTSA complaint #11772184, filed 2026-10

Body and structure: “While driving down GA 140 near Waleska, GA, I hit a bump in the highway and the hood popped open. It stopped at first catch and I was able to stop before hood came all the way up. Was able to open hood completely and relatch successfully. No further incident's but it was very stressful to get the vehicle stopped and correct the problem before the hood opened beyond the first latch and would have come up and stopped my view of the highway which had a lot of traffic. This is only incident I have had with hood popping open by itself just by hitting a bump in the road.”

NHTSA complaint #11528933, filed 2023-06

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The vehicle back up camera and computer screen went totally dark and would not come back on, so that when I backed out of the garage, I could not see on the rear side of the vehicle, as to any pedestrians walking across my driveway , beside nor behind my vehicle. I drove the vehicle back into the garage and ran my errand in our other car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11467007, filed 2022-06

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,147 and 51,000 miles.

8%0–1017%10–2542%25–5025%50–758%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 34,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2022202320242025182026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Aviator · SUV 4WD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 15.1% risk
Aviator · SUV RWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 14.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Lincoln Aviator version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Aviator AWD3.0L 6-cyl10-speed automatic172420$3,350
Aviator RWD3.0L 6-cyl10-speed automatic182621$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 21 recalls for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 193 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 193 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln Aviator

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025189,00015521—Too new
2024762,0008521—Too new
20232420,99016521—Too new
20224934,0002152150 · TypicalRising
20214060,0002852135 · FewerRising
202011011,0003052187 · MoreRising
20055170,9760—13Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20048170,5000—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200311164,0001—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Lincoln Aviator model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Lincoln Aviator have?

NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Lincoln Aviator is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 10 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system with 9.

Has the 2022 Lincoln Aviator been recalled?

NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Lincoln Aviator do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Lincoln Aviator 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Lincoln Aviator get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Lincoln Aviator (Aviator RWD, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Lincoln Aviator reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,000 miles and the middle half falls between 25,147 and 51,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.