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2005 Lincoln Navigator Tires Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
6%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
2,195miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 6% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,195 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.

“Ltr from senator hutchison on behalf of constituent, re problems with her 2005 Lincoln Navigator. The consumer stated there was a noise coming from the engine. The front end vibrated constantly. The consumer was informed the track bar and cad mount bushings needed to be replaced to correct the vibrating. …”

NHTSA complaint #10256728, filed 2009-01, 2,195 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Navigator equipped with michelin cross terrain tires, line size 255/70/r18. The contact stated that the front driver and rear passenger side tires continuously flatten. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnosed the failure and stated that the tires had been discontinue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the tires were not included on any recalls. The tires were not replaced. The DOT number was not available. The failure and current mileage was 111,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10472826, filed 2012-08

“The contact stated that the vehicle's spare tire is one size smaller than the spare tires that should be included with the vehicle and the spare tire is also a different brand. The contact observed the spare tire when on of the vehicle's tire blew out and had to be replaced with the spare. No accident or injuries occurred due to the size of the tire. The dealer determined that the spare tire was a part of the factory warranty and refused to replace the spare tire.”

NHTSA complaint #10162954, filed 2006-07

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Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202013%
201911%
201614%
201218%
2009110%
200813%
200712%
200635%
200536%
200332%
200213%
20012328%
20004239%
19992922%
19984825%

Other parts of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator

Suspension
12 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Electronic 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology