1998 Lincoln Navigator Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,146miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the wheels of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 8% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,146 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“I was driving about 40 MPH on a rode a drove everyday something broke on my 98 Lincoln Navigator . The guys who flipped it back over said the suspension broke I scraped a guardrail then straight across the road head on with a tree I flipped up on my headlights spun like that then rolled 50 more feet down the road it knocked me out on impact but a friend was in front of me and seen the whole thing I had a severe concussion and broke my back n four places none of the airbags deployed I would not recommend this type of vehicle for anyone there are so many complaints about the suspension and air…”
NHTSA complaint #10860549, filed 2016-04, 200,000 miles“Wheels are not safe and very dangerous and randomly breaking off all screws while driving and ruined the frame and drive shaft transmission suspension etc... …”
NHTSA complaint #10854253, filed 2016-04, 69,291 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while parked she noticed the rear passenger side rim was corroded. The tires would loose air frequently. Also, the contact noticed that the front and rear driver side rims were corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic who stated that the rim needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10475070, filed 2012-09, 125,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Navigator. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear of the vehicle independently swayed from side to side without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond and the rear of the vehicle began to scrape across the ground. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stopped independently. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the lug nuts on the rear passenger side wheel fractured and caused the wheel to disengage from the vehicle. The entire rear of the vehicle was fractured. …”
NHTSA complaint #10885556, filed 2016-07, 69,000 miles“1998 Lincoln Navigator with wheel separation problems customer the consumer stated the failure was a result of premature metal fatigue. The consumer stated he was never informed of a recall regarding the wheel/lugs. (recall 98v095000).”
NHTSA complaint #10202649, filed 2007-08Related recalls
- 98V095000May 13, 1998Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. The lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel…Covers: Lincoln Navigator 1997–1998, Ford F-150 1997–1998, Expedition 1997–1998 +1 more
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 19% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 15 | 8% |
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 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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