2004 Lincoln Navigator Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,135miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 6% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,135 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.
“Vibration in the front end. Has been in the shop three times. Twice the tires checked and one alignment. Nothing helped. Also the interior lights went out. Bought brand new and has only 6,000 miles.. Also the front bumper has water streaks on it that dealer says is manufacture problem due to no clear coat on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10088726, filed 2004-08, 100 miles“While driving, I noticed the steering wheel would vibrate and make a clicking noise whenever I drove over a bump or while turning. I took the car back to the dealer and they said it was a lubrication problem. They lubricated the steering shaft. The problem came back 2 days later. In addition, the steering wheel shook vigorously when applying the brakes. I took it back in and they sanded the rotors to fix the shaking problem, but did not do anything about the vibration when turning or going over bumps.”
NHTSA complaint #10091045, filed 2004-09“The contact owns a 2004 Lincoln Navigator. The contact was driving approximately 15 MPH when the steering column locked and then the steering wheel turned in the right position without warning. Suddenly, there was a loss of steering control and the vehicle traveled over a curb up an embankment. When the brakes were engaged the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was driven from the embankment and the identical failure reocurred. The vehicle was taken to a nearby independent mechanic for diagnosis. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they were unable to duplicate the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10362942, filed 2010-10, 67,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017888Apr 1, 2005Steering wheel at 65 mph (105 km/h) or higher.
- 10011173Dec 31, 2004Steering column clunk, pop or creak. *ar update.
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 2004 Lincoln Navigator
24 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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