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2015 Lincoln Navigator: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 31 complaints about the 2015 Lincoln Navigator with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

18 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$11,333

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Electrical system7

Transmission & drivetrain5

Body, glass & interior5

Engine & cooling4

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 mpg
Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 mpg
Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	17 mpg
Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	16 mpg

Recalls

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraSep 3, 2025 · campaign 25V572000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraApr 23, 2025 · campaign 25V270000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › ExteriorFeb 14, 2025 · campaign 25V091000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/MotorAug 26, 2022 · campaign 22V648000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.

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Other years of the Lincoln Navigator

Year	Reliability
2027	Not rated yet
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
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2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet
2018	Not rated yet
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2016	Not rated yet
2015	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2015 Lincoln Navigator have?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (7), transmission & drivetrain (5), body, glass & interior (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2015 Lincoln Navigator have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Lincoln Navigator get?

Up to 18 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.