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2024 Lincoln Aviator Problems

Compared with other Lincoln Aviator years

Too new to compare

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
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
62,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
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 2024 Lincoln Aviator (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2024 Lincoln Aviator. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine cooling (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,000 miles. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 56 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 35 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “I took my new car through the car wash I notice water go in the car some how and I could hear this gargling I thought it was coming from the A pilar. I also notice this when it rainned would do the same thing. I took it in to the dealership and they told that it was the drain lines from the moon roof. two week later it rained again and took my car and could hear that same noise that water was in the car. I have called the dealership again to get back in so see what is causing this”

NHTSA complaint #11601437, filed 2024-07

Electrical system: “The headlight control switch emits high pitch noise.When you toggle the switch To go between the different Segments of the headlight switch. I've brought it to the dealer and the tech was able to determine where the noise Was coming from. I had advised them.I had disconnected the battery prior and made the noise go away.So that's what they did and now they say it's a non issue cause the noise went away. I have a video demonstrating the issue with the switch.I'm afraid of an issue of fire. It's been. …”

NHTSA complaint #11617802, filed 2024-10

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a detached adaptive valve. The contact was informed that the adaptive valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to contact the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the adaptive valve had detached. …”

NHTSA complaint #11755880, filed 2026-08, 62,000 miles

Body and structure: “In addition to the recall for the C-pillar appliques and window division bars (NHTSA ID Number: 25V407000), the chrome trim piece directly below the window also suffers from insufficient adhesive bonding. See the photo below. It came lose while driving at high speeds.”

NHTSA complaint #11700095, filed 2025-11

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 62,000 and 62,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 62,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2024320252026
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 2024 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 AWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 15.1% risk
Aviator · SUV RWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 14.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2024 model year: forward collision warning standard on some versions, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard on some versions.

Neighbouring years: 2023: same overall rating; 2025: 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 2024 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 8 recalls for the 2024 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. 56 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 56 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 2024 Lincoln Aviator have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2024 Lincoln Aviator as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2024 Lincoln Aviator is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2024 Lincoln Aviator been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2024 Lincoln Aviator do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2024 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 2024 Lincoln Aviator get?

The EPA rates the 2024 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 2024 Lincoln Aviator reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,000 miles and the middle half falls between 62,000 and 62,000 miles; 0% 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.