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2003 Lincoln Navigator Electrical system Problems

Complaints
22about this part
Share
17%of 127 total for the year
Median mileage
56,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 17% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall !!! I have a 2003 Lincoln Navigator that has the same issue with the reverse lights same recall issue as the 2012 Navigator also the car when it's in park won't engage when the break pedal is applied to unlock the gearing to reverse nutural drive 1st and 2ed gear it won't huge safety with the reverse lights I almost had an accident because other drivers are not aware I'm reversing issue started two months ago and I stopped driving it because I almost get into accidents with out the reverse lights wonder if this is a common safety consent for a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11191091, filed 2019-03, 175,000 miles

“My 2003 Lincoln Navigator has shut down completely three times in the last 6 weeks. Two of the occasions happened on the interstate while driving about 55 MPH, the third instance happened in my subdivision driving less than 30 MPH. After pulling the truck over to the side for safety the truck will not start immediately but will start after resting about 7 minutes. When the truck shuts down several lights on the dashboard light up. …”

NHTSA complaint #10372802, filed 2010-12, 108,000 miles

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 160,000. The contact reset the mileage, and the display showed 247,000. The contact had not contacted any other agencies. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11732915, filed 2026-04, 247,000 miles

“After purchasing a 2003 Navigator with power running boards, I noticed that the running boards do not always deploy (ie; move out) when a door is opened. I have worked with my local dealer to get the matter resolved and the manufacturer continues to extend the date that they promise there will be a fix. I have been waiting for more than a year. The first fix date was oct'03, then nov'03,then dec '03 and now dec '04. …”

NHTSA complaint #10078988, filed 2004-06, 10,000 miles

“I purchased my vehicle brand new in january of 2003. I have had numerous problems with the vehicle since day 1.the entire computer had to be changed. The truck stalled on me at highway speed. It took over 2 1/2 weeks to get my vehicle back.here is a list of the other problems I have had. The rear vent motors have been changed . I had my windows stuck open with half of my electical system out for over four days due to the problem. The side view mirror motor had to be changed. The power running boards have never worked properly and the dealer can't find the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10073057, filed 2004-05, 1 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025323%
2024319%
2023457%
2022943%
202139%
2020413%
20191113%
2018815%
2017413%
2016312%
2015733%
2014318%
2013321%
201218%
2011222%
2010425%
2009330%
2008723%
2007511%
2006712%
200548%
20041113%
20032217%
2002619%
20011620%
20001312%
1999129%
19982111%

Other parts of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator

Suspension
38 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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