2005 Lincoln Aviator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aviator years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Lincoln Aviator. That ranks 4th out of 11 Aviator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (28 complaints, 55%), typically at around 71,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 51owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 28 | 55% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 24% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 6% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 99,300 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 28,650 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | 113 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 2% | 74,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Lincoln Aviator recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving on a highway 55 mph when passenger rear toe link failed and i lost control of vehicle. I was able to pull over without crashing. Vehicle was repaired at garage nearby.
A 6 inch crack developed at rear center tailgate body panel made out of plastic below the rear window. There had been reports that the rear window could fall out and internal tailgate components could be damaged due to water entry from the crack. This appears to be a common problem from my research.
Driver side air bag deployed with no impact of any kind. Car was started and air bag deployed.
Rear plastic litigate applique broke off hitting a passenger car's windshield. The windshield cracked. This the third piece failure. The lincoln was traveling west on the dulles greenway.
While parked at the gas station getting ready to pump gas the rear window exploded, glass shattered everywhere, left hinge cracked and frame around liftgate bend and curled up. My rear liftgate has the same cracked as previously reported. I replaced the entire liftgate in 2011 & on the new liftgate…
Other Lincoln Aviator years
← 2004 Aviator · 2020 Aviator →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Aviator | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Aviator | 4 | 6 |
| 2025 Aviator | 18 | 15 |
| 2024 Aviator | 7 | 8 |
| 2023 Aviator | 24 | 16 |
| 2022 Aviator | 45 | 21 |
| 2021 Aviator | 40 | 28 |
| 2020 Aviator | 110 | 30 |
| 2005 | 51 | 0 |
| 2004 Aviator | 81 | 0 |
| 2003 Aviator | 111 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lincoln Aviator?
Owners most often report structure, power train, air bags problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Lincoln Aviator?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.