2003 Lincoln Navigator Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 14%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 14% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hi I was wondering the inside pass. Door handle we went to open it and the handle broke in half, well for 1 cant believe it was made of cheap plastic for the price you pay for the truck and 2 what would happen if there was an accident and the handle broke etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10264762, filed 2009-04, 130,000 miles“Power deployable running board on the passenger side did not extend out (deploy) when the door was opened to exit the vehicle. The passenger stepped out of the vehicle and fell to the ground. The board has not deployed since this incident. Taken the vehicle in for repair and parts (motor) are not covered by extended warranty. Same problem happened around 40k miles. Dealership replaced both running board assemblies.”
NHTSA complaint #10154155, filed 2006-03, 72,500 miles“The driver had a hard time reading the dashboard panel. The dealer was aware of the problem. The lights on the dash were too dim to read in bright sunlight and visible in the shade. This problem caused the consumer to miss the door ajar/tailgate for thirty minutes which allowed exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10040472, filed 2003-11, 560 miles“Vehicle was purchased at marshall bros in new orleans, vehicle was sold as a certified vehicle. Vehicle had to have a new transmission installed 2 months after vehicle purchased. Vehicle was sold with the problem known to dealership. Worker at location stated they knew it and when we purchased vehicle, they insisted on us buying an extended warranty since it was used. Insisted to the point of giving policy at cost, this was due to known problem, transmission case and unit was so badly damaged that it could not have been missed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10308848, filed 2010-02, 55,000 miles“Excessive wind noise in cab. Reported at least three times to dealer. On third complaint, told by dealer that this is a characteristic of this truck .”
NHTSA complaint #10062258, filed 2004-03, 300 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10177863Jul 13, 2020This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit…
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10155551Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10017924Jun 7, 2005Clunk/grind/thump noise - frame repair procedure.
- 10014165Dec 27, 2004Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 14% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 4 | 13% |
| 2007 | 6 | 13% |
| 2006 | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 15% |
| 2004 | 10 | 12% |
| 2003 | 18 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator
38 complaintsElectrical system
22 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 complaintsExterior 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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