2016 Lincoln Navigator Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 28%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 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Lincoln Navigator, 28% 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. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving approximately 65 MPH on highway 18 in yamhill county, oregon on a curved section of the road the sunroof spontaneously exploded. There were no vehicles near me and there was nothing overhead. We found no rocks in the vehicle and from the attached pictures it is clear that the glass broke in an outward/upward direction. The interior temperature of the cabin was about 74 and the heater fan was running at near maximum. Outside temperature was approximately 36 degrees fahrenheit.”
NHTSA complaint #10934922, filed 2016-12, 13,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a ball joint replacement, there was smoke coming from the driver’s side exterior mirror. The mechanic disconnected the mirror and determined that the mirror had short-circuited. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V091000 (Visibility); however, the contact had not yet received the notification. …”
NHTSA complaint #11646467, filed 2025-03, 122,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, there was white smoke coming from the passenger’s side exterior door mirror, accompanied by a burning plastic odor. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for inspection, where it was diagnosed with a corrosion failure. The dealer indicated that the issue was not associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V091000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11728593, filed 2026-04, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V091000 (VISIBILITY) and 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The message Rearview Camera Unavailable was displayed. The contact stated that when the temperature outside was over eighty degrees Fahrenheit, the failure occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11712247, filed 2026-01, 110,000 miles“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 milesRelated recalls
- 25V091000Feb 14, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.Covers: Lincoln Navigator 2015–2017
- 22V648000Aug 26, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box…Covers: Lincoln Navigator 2015–2017, Ford Expedition 2015–2017
Related service bulletins
- 11027801Jan 5, 2026Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacemen
- 11026915Dec 22, 2025Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 15% |
| 2024 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 4 | 12% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 16% |
| 2016 | 7 | 28% |
| 2015 | 4 | 19% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 7% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln Navigator
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 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