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2023 Lincoln Aviator Engine Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
17%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2023 Lincoln Aviator, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year.

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.

“I did an inspection of my exhaust system and saw numerous carbon deposits along both pipes at different joints. I brought this to the attention of the dealer and they repaired only one (1) leaking joint at the tailpipe. They told me the other leaking joints are normal and are of no concern. I have a video, pictures and the dealer inspection/repair forms from two (2) different service dates.”

NHTSA complaint #11679615, filed 2025-08

“I have taken my car more times than I can count for recalls in the little time that I have owned my can bought new. My work requires me to drive a lot covering 6 states. Scheduling recall repairs has become a serious issue for me in a two year old car. As it seems that most of the recalls have been fixed except one small one where it sounds like wind is blowing in and the rear view camera and display work whenever it wants. A lot of time the screen just goes dark when it’s needed the most. …”

NHTSA complaint #11707659, filed 2025-12

“2023 Lincoln Aviator was accelerating out of Toll booth to 70mph. Upon acceleration the engine hiccupped but continued to operate. Approximately 2 miles later the low oil pressure indicator and low battery indicator popped up, no prior indications existed. Vehicle stalled within 0.5 miles as I was assessing what to do and to pull off to a safe place. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer at request of my insurance company to assess damage. Dealer found low oil and metal in engine and claimed owner failed to perform maintenance despite records of three oil changes over the last year. …”

NHTSA complaint #11741279, filed 2026-06

“This vehicle continues to randomly stall upon acceleration from a dead stop. There have been numerous times this has created a near- miss accident. It has been in for service on several occasions since owning it with no resolve. This issue has been ongoing since owning it and only getting worse. Current mileage is approx 23,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11696698, filed 2025-10

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025211%
2023417%
2022613%
2021615%
202076%
200512%
200456%
200322%

Other parts of the 2023 Lincoln Aviator

Electrical system
7 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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