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2016 Lincoln Navigator: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 33 complaints about the 2016 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

Body, glass & interior8

Driver-assist & stability7

Brakes6

Electrical system3

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.
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master CylinderMar 11, 2022 · campaign 22V150000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

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Other years of the Lincoln Navigator

Year	Reliability
2027	Not rated yet
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2025	Not rated yet
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2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet
2018	Not rated yet
2017	Not rated yet
2016	Not rated yet
2015	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2016 Lincoln Navigator have?

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (8), driver-assist & stability (7), brakes (6). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2016 Lincoln Navigator have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Lincoln Navigator get?

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