2003 Lincoln Navigator Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“This is the fifth (5th) time in 6 years I have brought my car in for repair of the air suspension (compressor, ride height) , all but one of those times was to the ford Lincoln dealership. It is clear that ford is aware of the problem as there are 10 service bulletins on the 2003 air suspension alone, as well as hundreds of complaints on the internet (see complaints on edmunds, even fords website and several car forums. …”
NHTSA complaint #10654505, filed 2014-11, 45,000 miles“Dt: while making a right turn off on an exit, the vehicle went out of control, the front driver's tire rolled off, then the tie rod snapped and the consumer was trapped. The consumer hit a guard rail. No other vehicles or people were involved. The consumer stated that tire or tie rod was so hot that as it rolled into the grass it caught on fire. Tire was retrieved. Problems with rear differential prior to the accident. The vehicle was regularly serviced. The consumer was slightly injured in the accident. Police report filed.”
NHTSA complaint #10121198, filed 2005-05, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017888Apr 1, 2005Steering wheel at 65 mph (105 km/h) or higher.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 15% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 6% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 22 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator
38 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEquipment
4 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.
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