2018 Lincoln Navigator Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Lincoln Navigator, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a relative following behind in another vehicle became aware that the brake lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with brake light failure. The contact was informed that the brake lights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she was informed that the part was on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. …”
NHTSA complaint #11548381, filed 2023-10, 64,000 miles“The camera with the water cleaner spray device, leaked water inside the LED taillight, this is a hazard that can make a shortcut and damaged the tail light LEDs.”
NHTSA complaint #11642806, filed 2025-02Related service bulletins
- 10205483Dec 14, 2021Some 20182021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit inoperative reverse lamps with DTC B1277 stored in the body control module (BCM). The vehicle may also exhibit the auto…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 14% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Lincoln Navigator
20 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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