2008 Lincoln Navigator Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Lincoln Navigator, 13% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 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.
“After turning the steering wheel the steering wheel will not return to center, it must be brought back manually. Second, the rocker panels front and back are rusted out completely and I worry about integrity and safety of the frame.”
NHTSA complaint #11166569, filed 2019-01, 122,000 miles“Running board motor failure bilaterally, just like 2004 model. Rear window leaks from top moulding., just like 2004 model. Rear lift door rust right under the window, just like 2004 model.”
NHTSA complaint #10640652, filed 2014-10, 100,000 miles“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 2014-03Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 14% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 4 | 13% |
| 2007 | 6 | 13% |
| 2006 | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 15% |
| 2004 | 10 | 12% |
| 2003 | 18 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lincoln Navigator
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
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.
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