2006 Lincoln Navigator Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 27%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Lincoln Navigator, 27% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The suspension on this SUV is extremely dangerous I have replaced the suspension airbags oh rings compressors multiple times and each time it turns cold and I live in arizona the car drops and on able to drive it due to extreme violent shaking to wear the car seems like it's going to roll over something needs to be done with the suspension on this vehicle Lincoln needs to own up to this mistake”
NHTSA complaint #11157159, filed 2018-12, 45,000 miles“Suspension goes out frequently for over 2 years and everything has been checked out and ford says nothing is wrong after each repair. I don't understand the rules to getting a vehicle replaced but my concerns are above and beyond the rules and should be considered for our safety and well being. We have been in the shop at least 7-10 times during this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561332, filed 2014-01, 133,000 miles“Air suspension on my vehicle begins to bounce in cold weather. Apparently this is a common issue. It is due to a faulty o-ring. I was on a long distance trip and ran into cold weather and the car started bouncing uncontrollably. I feel this could be very dangerous in certain conditions”
NHTSA complaint #10885530, filed 2016-07, 170,000 miles“In cold weather the cars air suspensions stops working and the car starts bouncing all over the place while driving. This to me is dangerous especially on when occurring on long trips. This is a common problem that I am seeing all over the internet.”
NHTSA complaint #11002075, filed 2017-06, 180,000 miles“Suspension is making noises, and the running board is rusty and bolts came out or broke off, and there is a crack in it, had I not been holding on when I got out of car I would have falling. I had it check and the other side is rusty also and about to come off.”
NHTSA complaint #10864284, filed 2016-05, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021072Feb 27, 2007Air suspension performance - height sensor linkage arm disengaging.
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 2006 Lincoln Navigator
13 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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