2024 Lincoln Navigator Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 19%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2024 Lincoln Navigator, 19% of the 16 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“On August 31, 2026, at approximately 11:07 a.m., the vehicle had been parked and was stationary with the engine running. After remaining stationary for a short period of time, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly moved backward rapidly on its own. I did not intentionally command the vehicle to move backward and I did not press the accelerator. While the vehicle was moving backward, I pressed the brake pedal twice in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The brake pedal felt soft, as though there was little or no braking resistance, and the vehicle did not respond to my braking attempts. …”
NHTSA complaint #11762942, filed 2026-09“On May 26, 2024, I entered into a lease agreement for a Lincoln Navigator vehicle manufactured and warranted by Lincoln Motor Company. This vehicle subsequently developed multiple serious and dangerous safety defects, including uncontrolled and spontaneous seat inflation, failure of seat pump systems, infotainment system failure including loss of backup camera and safety display systems, unexpected closure of side mirrors while driving, and continued seat movement and mechanical activation after the vehicle was powered off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11720221, filed 2026-02Related recalls
- 26V165000Mar 18, 2026Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image…Covers: Lincoln Navigator 2022–2025, Nautilus 2024–2025, Ford Explorer 2025 +1 more
- 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600…Covers: Lincoln Navigator 2022–2027, Ford F-150 2021–2026, Expedition 2022–2027 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 11038617Oct 14, 2026This bulletin supersedes 26-2297. Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a…
- 11036266Aug 12, 2026Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a condition where certain devices built on the Android OS platform (including Voxx rear seat entertainment system)…
- 11035233Jul 24, 2026Some 2018-2024 Expedition and 2018-2027 Navigator vehicles equipped with a rear seat entertainment system/Lincoln Play may experience various system concerns. Rear seat…
- 11035269Jul 23, 2026Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System"…
- 11035267Jul 21, 2026Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an "Updating SYNC" message on the vehicle center display screen after an over the air (OTA) update. The message can be…
- 11035465Jul 9, 2026NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and…
- 11034134Jun 24, 2026Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation. The…
- 11033813Jun 6, 202626C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function
- 11033552May 26, 2026Quality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory monitoring
- 11032942May 19, 2026Quality improvements include: - Telematics Control Unit update to enhance connected features
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 2024 Lincoln Navigator
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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