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2008 Lincoln Navigator Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
23%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
124,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Lincoln Navigator, 23% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 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.

“My front driver seat won't go back or forward. And my running board is not working any more. On the driver side won't come out any more and the passenger side stuck out and won't go back in. I took it to my manica and he said it's a recall on the electrical system.”

NHTSA complaint #11222770, filed 2019-06, 158,188 miles

“The SUV got a check engine light and wrench symbol(power train) and began to jerk after stops at red lights or stop signs while heading to the expressway. It lost power completely,while in motion and nearly caused an accident on the belt pkwy. I had the gas pedal fully pressed down and couldn't accelerate suddenly. I had to drive with on foot on the brake and the other on the gas to keep control of the SUV and was afraid if be rear ended or worst at high speed. I got off at the nearest exit on the way home and shut it off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10915602, filed 2016-10, 124,000 miles

“Side step boards don't work. Windows stop working due to the design of vehicle and water getting in. Power heating and cooling seats don't work. Back rear gate keeps closing has hit the kids and myself many times trying to get items out of back. Casing around door handle broke off. This is an expensive vehicle these complaint are made by numerous people owning this vehicle and should be recalled.”

NHTSA complaint #10486669, filed 2012-12, 60,000 miles

“Turning signals don't work. I bought this used 2008 Lincoln Navigator with the written text on my phone that said the used car lot took the vehicle to their mechanic and he said he had fixed the problem. I called him (the mechanic) upset and said the used car lot said he fixed the problem. He said he didn't say that; the signals could not be fixed without certain parts (computer parts) that are not available from anywhere. The parts are not being made and the re-conditioned parts are not available from re-conditioned businesses. …”

NHTSA complaint #11456440, filed 2022-03

“Motors in side step boards stop working. Button to control trunk don't work. Back rear gate keeps closing has hit the kids and myself many times trying to get things out of back. Casing around door handle broke off. This is an expensive vehicle and this should not be happening! I see other navigators with the running boards out! These items should be recalled.”

NHTSA complaint #10573051, filed 2014-03

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025323%
2024319%
2023457%
2022943%
202139%
2020413%
20191113%
2018815%
2017413%
2016312%
2015733%
2014318%
2013321%
201218%
2011222%
2010425%
2009330%
2008723%
2007511%
2006712%
200548%
20041113%
20032217%
2002619%
20011620%
20001312%
1999129%
19982111%

Other parts of the 2008 Lincoln Navigator

Brakes
8 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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