1999 Lincoln Navigator Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 6% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,650 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving ....... Without warning the air suspension line exploded and the vehicle became unmanageable ... Causing me to go off the road and strike various stationary objects ......”
NHTSA complaint #10568497, filed 2014-03, 140,000 miles“Driving from home to charleston sc got to last exit the car shut off restarted and put it back in gear it shut off again. 1999 Lincoln Navigator. The car stalls repeatedly whenever the transmission is placed in reverse. Purchased from carmax march 28,2007 mi 60,315.”
NHTSA complaint #10216769, filed 2008-02, 67,300 miles“While traveling down highway about 65-70 MPH the veh suddenly started slowing down and after pulling over would not accelarate. After inspection I learned the transmission went out. Service engine light was on but problem was not detected with transmission”
NHTSA complaint #10064070, filed 2004-03, 70,000 miles“Grinding noise underneath vehicle's front end while application of power in acceleration or during climb on a hill. Brought to dealership and test drove the vehicle with mechanic and he could not hear a sound in the vehicle. The next day I took the same mechanic on another test drive on a hill where the sound could be heard. He found that the noise was inconclusive to any manufacture recalls and could not identify there was any problems. The noise is still there and he states there is nothing to worry about. …”
NHTSA complaint #10038870, filed 2003-09, 50,000 miles“Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and vehicle started rocking from side to side. When applying gears vehicle was streaking. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #892555, filed 2001-07Related service bulletins
- 10017892Apr 1, 2005Rear axle noise repair.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013369Nov 1, 2004General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 25% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 6 | 18% |
| 2020 | 18 | 56% |
| 2019 | 24 | 28% |
| 2018 | 20 | 38% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 8% |
| 2015 | 5 | 24% |
| 2014 | 7 | 41% |
| 2013 | 6 | 43% |
| 2012 | 5 | 42% |
| 2011 | 2 | 22% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 2 | 7% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 6 | 10% |
| 2005 | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 7 | 9% |
| 2000 | 10 | 9% |
| 1999 | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 | 16 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Lincoln Navigator
29 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
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