2000 Lincoln Navigator Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 8% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 2 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 srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred on numerous occasions, and had not been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10081583, filed 2004-07, 37,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started shaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who applied pins on the suspension and replaced the tires but the failure recurred. The contact also stated that there was a crack on the wheels that caused the bolt joints to fail. The contact also stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated and the AC and heat was inoperable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10617197, filed 2014-07, 124,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that the rear air bag suspension kit is deflated. The motor appears to be shorted out. He stated that the air bags appear to wind back up, but then move up and down while driving at various speeds, as if the motor was attempting to position it correctly. The contact went to the dealer, but they would not repair it for free. The dealer is charging $2,500 to inflate the air bags. There was no impact or failure with the vehicle itself. The current and failure mileages were 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10217712, filed 2008-02, 110,000 miles“Dt: contact stated while driving on a dirt road at 50 MPH she lost control of vehicle and it crashed into a ditch. Upon impact, the driver's side air bags did not deploy. Injuries were sustained. Updated 12/7/2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10143017, filed 2005-11“Vehicle accelerated out of control from a dead stop, resulted in a frontal collision at 35-40 MPH into a palm tree. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #862209, filed 2000-05Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 9% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 10% |
| 2005 | 6 | 13% |
| 2004 | 13 | 15% |
| 2003 | 14 | 11% |
| 2002 | 7 | 22% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 9 | 8% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Lincoln Navigator
42 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Lincoln Navigator
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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