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Lincoln NavigatorModel year report

2005 Lincoln Navigator Problems

Complaints
48filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,000miles, 39 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
13 mpgcombined, 5.4L 8-cyl RWD · 11 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Lincoln Navigator (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 2005 Lincoln Navigator. The part named most often is suspension, with 12 complaints (25% of the total), followed by fuel system (7) and body and structure (7). 39 of the complaints include a mileage, and 28% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 75 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Tires (3), Other or unknown (2), Electronic stability control (1), Equipment (1), Seats (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “The air suspension system fails to work when cold. Its very bouncy and hard to drive safely. I have replaced the height sensors. I've spent over $5000 on repairs in the past 6 months. It still isn't fixed. I've seen numerous complaints on the internet about the same suspension problems. This is a faulty design. This needs to be recalled.”

NHTSA complaint #10569398, filed 2014-03, 65,000 miles

Fuel system: “Has happened a few times recently twice in one week.driving and my truck shuts off,steering locks up and no power.the warning indicator tells me. Check throttle computer system,I shut off truck and after a couple times it starts back up...”

NHTSA complaint #10693190, filed 2015-03, 151,000 miles

Body and structure: “Our 05 Lincoln Navigator we just purchased about 7-8 months ago. The retractable running boards broke on the driver side rear in the swiveling bushing area. The structure cracked and would not hold it up. I got told there are no parts available for this and its $3,000.00 for a new running board. I am super upset, especially because I purchased this vehicle for my wife's daycare, and while one of the children stepped up on it, it broke; therefore they fell on the ground twisting their ankle. I can't afford to spend $3k on a new running board. …”

NHTSA complaint #10562758, filed 2014-02, 106,000 miles

Air bags: “Air bags are very loud and they run often air conditioning in rear makes a popping noise air conditioning in blows through floor vents when I accelerate I haven't been able to fix it because it is too expensive.”

NHTSA complaint #10361607, filed 2010-10, 120,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

28% of the 39 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 43,000 and 80,000 miles.

23%0–103%10–253%25–5036%50–7518%75–10013%100–1505%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (39 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 60,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Lincoln Navigator. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Navigator · sedan not rated5 / 5——4 · 19.1% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2005 Lincoln Navigator version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Navigator 2WD5.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic111713$6,300

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Lincoln Navigator in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 75 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 75 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln Navigator

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025132,5006517—Too new
20241612,3507—18—Too new
2023743,2008—19—Too new
20222157,00014—19—Rising
20213319,7001251882 · MoreRising
20203250,7421351950 · TypicalRising
20198570,0001051973 · MoreRising
20185257,5001251956 · TypicalRising
20173287,000551712 · FewerRising
20162579,50045181 · FewerRising
20152166,5004518—Rising
20141786,0000416—Falling
20131420,0000416—Not enough data
20121230,0003416—Not enough data
2011986,3000—16—Not enough data
20101677,0000—16—Stable
20091066,0571—16—Not enough data
20083060,0002—1417 · FewerStable
20074570,0002—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20066073,7503—13Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20054860,0000—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20048666,5000—13Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200312772,5000—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20023290,0001—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20018178,0003—12Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200010975,0004—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199913285,0605—13Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199819298,0605—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Lincoln Navigator model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Lincoln Navigator have?

NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 2005 Lincoln Navigator as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 12 complaints (25% of the total), followed by fuel system with 7.

Has the 2005 Lincoln Navigator been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Lincoln Navigator get?

The EPA rates the 2005 Lincoln Navigator (Navigator 2WD, 5.4L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 11 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Lincoln Navigator reported?

Among the 39 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,000 miles and the middle half falls between 43,000 and 80,000 miles; 28% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.