2016 Lincoln Navigator Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Lincoln Navigator, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 power running boards do not go up and down, and are locked in the down position. During the winter snow and ice collects on the running board while driving and makes it incredibly slippery to step on for the driver and passengers. There is a setting to change the position of the running board but it does not move the running board. It has been inoperable for the past 6-8 months now.”
NHTSA complaint #11712327, filed 2026-01“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, there was smoke coming from the A/C vents and from the defroster. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The contact stated that the smoke persisted; however, there was no flame. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). …”
NHTSA complaint #11553028, filed 2023-11, 100,000 miles“While going approximately 55 mph, the speedometer dropped out to zero. After a moment, the transmission dropped into first gear (it felt like) and the rear tires made loud screeching noises as if they locked up for about one second. The speedometer remained at zero and the whole thing happened again in a few seconds. I was barely able to maintain directional control and if this condition would have persisted for longer, directional control would probably have been impossible to maintain. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 23% |
| 2024 | 3 | 19% |
| 2023 | 4 | 57% |
| 2022 | 9 | 43% |
| 2021 | 3 | 9% |
| 2020 | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 | 11 | 13% |
| 2018 | 8 | 15% |
| 2017 | 4 | 13% |
| 2016 | 3 | 12% |
| 2015 | 7 | 33% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 3 | 21% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 2 | 22% |
| 2010 | 4 | 25% |
| 2009 | 3 | 30% |
| 2008 | 7 | 23% |
| 2007 | 5 | 11% |
| 2006 | 7 | 12% |
| 2005 | 4 | 8% |
| 2004 | 11 | 13% |
| 2003 | 22 | 17% |
| 2002 | 6 | 19% |
| 2001 | 16 | 20% |
| 2000 | 13 | 12% |
| 1999 | 12 | 9% |
| 1998 | 21 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln Navigator
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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