2019 Lincoln Nautilus Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 27%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus, 27% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There have been several instances when shifting from reverse to drive and shifting from drive to reverse, there is a loud metal on metal noise and the engine seems to race higher. This has happened when I'm backing out of the driveway or a parking spot. I do come to a complete stop before shifting.”
NHTSA complaint #11353477, filed 2020-09, 7,250 miles“My car had been in twice for repair and computer software update. I was rounding a corner and the engine shifted into neutral, stopping the car. The precollision aid was disabled. Luckily no one was behind me or they would have plowed into my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11282211, filed 2019-11, 2,000 miles“While stopped at a drive thru today the car started giving off multiple warnings of safety failures--blind spot monitoring, camera, lane keep, hill assist, and auto hold. The final warning was a powertrain malfunction. I was able to drive a quick two minute trip home and had the vehicle towed to the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11268390, filed 2019-10, 4,296 miles“My '19 Nautilus is equipped with the 2.7 liter engine. When accelerating hard to merge onto the freeway or passing another motor vehicle. There's a strong odor of vehicle exhaust. The rotten egg smell takes over the interior of the vehicle forcing you to put down all the windows to remove it.”
NHTSA complaint #11252798, filed 2019-09, 1,800 miles“Transmission shift ruff. Sometimes the transmission act as if want change gears but doesn't. Transmission is slow to engage from reverse to drive. The vehicle has a rotten egg smell after it gets hot.”
NHTSA complaint #11373730, filed 2020-11, 500 milesRelated recalls
- 20V550000Sep 10, 2020Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop…Covers: Lincoln Nautilus 2019–2020, Ford Edge 2019–2020, Transit Connect 2019–2020 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 11037661Sep 17, 2026This bulletin supersedes 26-2171. Reasons for update: update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W520102-S442 and 4S4Z-3N324-AA "FWD Only".
- 11035231Jul 23, 2026This bulletin supersedes 26-2171. Reasons for update: update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W520102-S442 and 4S4Z-3N324-AA "FWD Only".
- 11035099Jul 15, 2026This bulletin supersedes 26-2194. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct a part description " Loctite 638", update the claim quantity for the drain/fill plug, update…
- 11031619Apr 26, 2026This bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the all-wheel drive (AWD) module for Bronco Sport vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the…
- 11028804Feb 9, 2026This article supersedes TSB 25-2552 to update the Parts List Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder…
- 11025611Nov 12, 2025Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022…
- 11025530Nov 10, 2025This article supersedes TSB 25-2351 to update the Service Procedure Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: …
- 11020999Jul 25, 2025This article supersedes TSB 24-2386 to update the Service Procedure and Part List. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following…
- 10251934Mar 1, 2024During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical…
- 10245389Nov 17, 2023Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a noise from the rear of the vehicle while approaching the vehicle or prior to starting…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus
29 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus
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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