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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2003 Lincoln Navigator Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
10%of 127 total for the year
Median mileage
18,491miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 10% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,491 miles.

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.

“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

“On 7/31 I had a tire pressure system fault error and took in for problem to be fixed. On 8/17 while driving vehicle I was shoved into steering wheel as far up as it would go and mirrors were going crazy on outside. I 'm three months pregnant and I already lost 2 of the 3 triplets I found out on 8/25. Not sure if this is why or not. On top of that had another tire pressure system fault error. They put on machine and found 7 error codes and said they fixed, if it happened again to bring it back. On 8/30 the lights went nuts, the back liftgate almost crushed me in it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10070774, filed 2004-01, 6,982 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

“The sunroof of my 2003 Lincoln Navigator has a defect in that in heavy rain the tracks of the sun roof fill with water and overflow into the headliner (interior) and leak into the car from various locations such as the dvd player. This has happened 2 times since ownership. Was told by the Lincoln dealer that it was a defect in design and they could not fix it. They said they would repair any damage caused by the problem, but only if the car was still in warranty . There seems to be a problem with the drain holes in the sunroof that does not allow for proper draining. …”

NHTSA complaint #10108127, filed 2005-01, 30,000 miles

“Dealership replaced the motor and the computer of driver's seat that was too loose and moved back and forth while driving, causing a distraction to the consumer. 6 months later, consumer experienced the same problem. The vehicles brakes squeaked, the door panel was loose, the side mirror motor failed. There was a rattling noise coming from the rear center console and there was a loud humming noise from the passenger dash in cold weather. The gear shifter broke while driving. The original windshield wiper left a black smear on the window when it rained which made it difficult to see. …”

NHTSA complaint #10081356, filed 2004-08, 40,000 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025215%
202416%
2022210%
2021412%
202013%
201945%
201824%
2017516%
2016728%
2015419%
201416%
201317%
2011111%
201016%
2008310%
200724%
200512%
200467%
20031310%
200134%
200055%
1999108%
199884%

Other parts of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator

Suspension
38 complaints
Electrical system
22 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
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.

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