2004 Lincoln Aviator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aviator years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Lincoln Aviator. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Aviator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (21 complaints, 26%), typically at around 79,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 81owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Lincoln Aviator problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 | 26% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 19% | 60,750 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 19% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 10% | 105,400 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 9% | 89,592 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 7% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 7% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 6% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 6% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 6% | 97,792 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 60,750 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 7,270 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 52,670 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 115,170 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 72,614 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Lincoln Aviator recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Lincoln Aviator.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Vehicle Rollaway Allegations (EA09013) — opened Aug 18, 2009, closed Feb 12, 2013.
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My suv misfires, slips in and out of gears, stalls at stop signs and lights, accelerates at stop lights. Occasionally when the ac is turned on, there is a very loud clunk sound.
Hit a guardrail on the parkway and only the passenger airbag deployed.
Backed up vehicle stopped shifted transmission to drive pressed accelerator vehicle rocketed backward because shift cable dislodged from attachment on transmission.
Battery keeps getting drained, i have have had six new battery's within two years. Alternator has been replaced.
Shifter does not come out of park without trying many many times before it releases.
Other Lincoln Aviator years
← 2003 Aviator · 2005 Aviator →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Aviator | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Aviator | 4 | 6 |
| 2025 Aviator | 16 | 15 |
| 2024 Aviator | 7 | 8 |
| 2023 Aviator | 24 | 16 |
| 2022 Aviator | 45 | 21 |
| 2021 Aviator | 40 | 28 |
| 2020 Aviator | 109 | 30 |
| 2005 Aviator | 51 | 0 |
| 2004 | 81 | 0 |
| 2003 Aviator | 111 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lincoln Aviator?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Lincoln Aviator?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Lincoln Aviator a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aviator model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.