2001 Lincoln Navigator Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 6% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“Problems with fuel pump, windshield wipers, driver's seat, brakes, air conditioner, gear shift, air bag, cd player, window motors, driver's handle door, sunroof. Ph. Also the fuel pump, trailer hitch, the lighter ejected to the floor ,the ignition was loose and there was an electrical short in the windows..”
NHTSA complaint #10026416, filed 2003-06, 2,000 miles“This problem has occurred on numerous occasions, I step on the brake and they don't work and the car continues to move, I hit one car, the utility sink in my garage, my garage door and a truck backing out of my driveway, besides have many near misses, I taken the car to the dealer and called Lincoln, they say there is nothing wrong, yet the problem continues to happen, I keep a distance between me and other vechicles in traffic to try and avoid hitting any one, but I'm scared driving this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #757837, filed 2002-02“The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Navigator. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle overheated and exhibited numerous other mechanical issues. The contact stated that the tires were bald, the air bag light illuminated, and the brakes failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brakes, tires, and parts of the engine needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10650746, filed 2014-10, 118,000 miles“Clamp that is attached to brake fluid line casues brake fluid to leak out, resulting in loss of brakes which caused a collision. Dealer replaced clamp and brake hose.”
NHTSA complaint #878576, filed 2001-01Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 31% |
| 2024 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 5 | 24% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 31% |
| 2016 | 6 | 24% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 7% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 2 | 22% |
| 2010 | 5 | 31% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 8 | 27% |
| 2007 | 10 | 22% |
| 2006 | 5 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 6% |
| 2004 | 7 | 8% |
| 2003 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 | 9 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator
23 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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