1998 Lincoln Navigator Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 25%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 25% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“An aftermarket tire in the front driver's side blew out while driving 70 MPH on the interstate. Consumer sent the damaged tire back to the manufacturer, who claimed that based on the results of the examination this was a service related condition beyond the control of the manufacturer. Tires where only 2 days old, tire dealer had replaced the tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10058057, filed 2004-03, 77,000 miles“While driving the vehicle experienced tread separation. The entire medial wall of the tire had blown out. The vehicle veered off to the right side of the road and stopped 10 feet in front of the guard rail. Continental was supposedly examining the tire but the consumer haven't gotten any word from them.”
NHTSA complaint #10017804, filed 2003-04, 38,000 miles“Dt: while traveling on the interstate at 60 MPH the left rear tire blew out. The tire completely shredded, no evidence of a previous puncture. Pulled to the right side shoulder of road on a bridge and called for tow truck. Tow truck came , removed tire and placed the spare on. The tire is now at auto repair shop from where it was purchased. Had not contacted general tires, but wished for someone to investigate the tires. The tire was replaced with a goodyear tire. General tire, ameritrack, p255/70r16.”
NHTSA complaint #10132234, filed 2005-08, 100,175 miles“Continental conti track, p225/75r17, DOT # ad9c448078 front driver's side tire experienced tread separation, resulting in blowouts. The consumer purchased the same brand and experienced another separation.”
NHTSA complaint #10081410, filed 2004-08, 15,000 miles“Right rear tire tread came completely of the tire while driving. . The consumer stated the tire was still inflated on the rim. Continental tire company stated the tire contained a split which caused the tread separation.”
NHTSA complaint #10042453, filed 2003-10, 40,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 23 | 28% |
| 2000 | 42 | 39% |
| 1999 | 29 | 22% |
| 1998 | 48 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator
25 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsWheels
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Lincoln Navigator
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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