2005 Lincoln Navigator Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 13% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“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“I turned my ignition to start my car and the driver airbag deployed from the steering wheel hitting me in the head causing me to lose consciousness briefly from the impact. The airbag popped in my ear after hitting my head and started smoking. The smoking coming from the now deflated airbag did not stop for about 10 minutes. There was no reason for the airbag to deploy. I am very afraid of why this happened and since it happened for no reason I am fortunate this didn't happen while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10247811, filed 2008-11, 60,000 miles“While traveling 50 MPH in the Lincoln, another driver attempted to make an illegal left turn in front of the Navigator resulting in immediate severe collision. The front impact destroyed the front end of the Lincoln, and also caused it to spin 180 degress resulting in a second collision with the at fault driver. The driver airbag did not deploy and resulted in severe injury to the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #11093345, filed 2018-05, 80,000 miles“Vehicle was involved in a crash. All the airbags in the vehicle deployed with the exception of the drivers airbag. Passenger airbag deployed with no passenger in seat. Driver suffered crushed spine and legs, along with head and facial injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10222717, filed 2008-03, 55,714 miles“There wasnt a recall on my airbags per my VIN number however just yesterdaymy vehicle was totaled due to brake failure which upon impact only the passenger side airbag deployed while the driver side didnt. There was no passenger...”
NHTSA complaint #11190349, filed 2019-03Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 9% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 10% |
| 2005 | 6 | 13% |
| 2004 | 13 | 15% |
| 2003 | 14 | 11% |
| 2002 | 7 | 22% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 9 | 8% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator
12 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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