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1999 Lincoln Navigator Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 132 total for the year
Median mileage
86,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 3% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 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.

“Spark plugs failed. As a result, vehicle jerked forward without warning. Coolant leaked twice in the past. The radiator assembly was reinstalled. The left front window squeaked. The trim on the front door panel was removed and reinstalled. The engine light had come on and the engine had run rough. The service dealer replaced the faulty coil pack on the #4 cylinder. The heater hose was replaced due to leakage. The heater did not blow air and displayed a burning smell.”

NHTSA complaint #10055560, filed 2004-03, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that the roof leaked water onto the driver side window post and then traveled to the dashboard area. The water caused electrical issues. In addition, the front driver side exterior power door lock could only be accessed manually. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10871253, filed 2016-05, 80,000 miles

“The contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that the entire rear end of the chassis had rust on it, was rotten and broken. The drive shaft fell off of the vehicle while he was driving approximately 35 MPH and both leading arms broke off of the vehicle. The chassis and the frame were beginning to separate. He took the vehicle to two repair shops and was informed that the failure would have potentially caused a crash to occur. He called the manufacturer and was told to take the vehicle to an authorized dealership. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. …”

NHTSA complaint #10302138, filed 2010-01, 86,000 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202518%
2023114%
202215%
201922%
201812%
201726%
201416%
2013214%
2010213%
2008413%
2007613%
200635%
2005715%
20041012%
20031814%
200226%
200122%
200066%
199943%
199884%

Other parts of the 1999 Lincoln Navigator

Tires
29 complaints
Engine cooling
22 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology