2005 Lincoln Navigator Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 25%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 25% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“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“The spark plugs are recall, my Lincoln has only 68,000 miles I purchased new in july 2005, now air suspension has problems too how can I receive a refund on the recalls after I paid $1,800.00 in repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10966267, filed 2017-03, 57,000 miles“My 2005 Lincoln Navigator with only 4000 miles on it, collapsed on the driver side. The dealer towed the car. The diagnostic was that the height sensor failed. They thought it was very unusual. The car has been fixed but now I wonder what caused this to happen and if it will happen again specially on the road with my family in it? I called the dealer and Lincoln customer service but they could not answer my question.”
NHTSA complaint #10140842, filed 2005-10, 4,171 miles“Air suspension does not work in cold weather below 45 degrees you loose control and bounces have owned car since 2006 lived in fl and had no problems moved to ny and have problem every time temp drops below 45 have spent thousands for repairs that didnt work ckecked internet and found out it a problem with 2003-2006 and nobody can fix including ford”
NHTSA complaint #10948653, filed 2017-01, 100,000 miles“I have no suspension system or money to fix. Seems like when one thing break on the Lincoln Navigator everything quit working. Window grind, no suspension,shift breaks up. Engines make weird gearing sound. Drinks gas with no end to it. Air conditioner failure, multiple cd player quit, dvd player quit.”
NHTSA complaint #10506089, filed 2013-04, 135,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021072Feb 27, 2007Air suspension performance - height sensor linkage arm disengaging.
- 10016789Jan 1, 2005Rear axle noise repair.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 31% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2006 | 16 | 27% |
| 2005 | 12 | 25% |
| 2004 | 24 | 28% |
| 2003 | 38 | 30% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 11% |
| 2000 | 9 | 8% |
| 1999 | 12 | 9% |
| 1998 | 25 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
6 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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