2012 Lincoln Navigator Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,018miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Lincoln Navigator, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,018 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 rear air suspension failed and the car bottomed out multiple times after even the smallest of bumps. Tires and the structure around tire wheel wheel may also have been damaged due to the bottoming out. Dealer replaced pump for $1,267.53, but would not recognize or inspect for residual damage. Claimed out of warranty issue and also this damage is out of scope of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10568367, filed 2014-03, 56,018 miles“The rear suspension issued a warning to check rear suspension. The car bottomed out multiple times, coming to barely a few inches from the rear tires. I took this to the dealer in 2015, while it was under extended warranty, not sure of what was found at that time, have requested a repair ticket from the dealer. Now aug/sept 2017 having the same issue again. Have taken to dealer and they put it on diagnostic machine, machine could not find anything wrong with the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11022328, filed 2017-09Suspension: 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 2012 Lincoln Navigator
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Lincoln Navigator
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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