1999 Lincoln Navigator Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the wheels of the 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 8% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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“The rear wheel and rim separated and fell off while making a left turn. There's a wheel lug nut recall 99v099000 on this issue but the VIN is not included.”
NHTSA complaint #10071899, filed 2004-04, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Navigator. The vehicles rear left wheel fell off in june of 2008. A tire mechanic stated that the stud broke. The wheel was repaired; however, on october 5, 2009 when he attempted to drive out of a parking lot he heard a noise, and noticed that the vehicle was leaning to the right. When he inspected the vehicle he observed that the right left wheel and the rotor fell off. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in recall 98v095000 wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts; therefore, they were unable to assist with the repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10286529, filed 2009-10, 230,000 miles“Left rear wheel,rim, and tire disengaged from car while car was traveling at a speed of 65 MPH. No work was done on this vehicle since the pdi (predelivery inspection) at the dealership. We want to know the cause of the wheel disengaging and what would prevent it from happening again. The 1998 Navigator had a recall for bad lug nuts. Do the 1999's have the same problem?”
NHTSA complaint #706042, filed 1999-04“Left rear driver's side lugs: nuts came off, tire went rolling. Dealer contacted, and repaired by installing anti-lock nuts on each wheel. Incident occurred again. Dealer contacted second time and refused service to remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #834012, filed 1999-01Related recalls
- 99V099000Apr 29, 1999Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with four-wheel-drive (4x4), 17" chrome steel wheels. The clamp load can be lost on the wheel lugs due to…Covers: Lincoln Navigator 1999, Ford Expedition 1999
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 1999 Lincoln Navigator
29 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 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.
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