1998 Lincoln Navigator Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 4% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
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.
“The windshield wiper motor keeps going out. This results in the wiper not working when engaged. The dealership replaced the motor but the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10076071, filed 2004-06, 60,000 miles“The passenger's side mirror does not retain the adjustment hold. When vehicle gets a certain vibration, the mirror gets out of adjustment. This can cause a traffic hazard due to being adjusted all the time. Been to dealership at least 3 times for problem, but not able to be repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #848100, filed 1999-09“When starting vehicle blower within the heating and air conditioning system automatically comes on without manual operation, and cannot be shutdown. Cause unknown. Dealer replaced the control system which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #862524, filed 2000-05Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 15% |
| 2024 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 4 | 12% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 16% |
| 2016 | 7 | 28% |
| 2015 | 4 | 19% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 7% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator
48 complaintsSuspension
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 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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