2003 Lincoln Navigator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Navigator years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Lincoln Navigator. That ranks 3rd out of 31 Navigator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (38 complaints, 30%), typically at around 76,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 fires, 15 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 127owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Lincoln Navigator 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 38 | 30% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 17% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 18 | 14% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 14 | 11% | 119,600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 10% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 13 | 10% | 18,491 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 8% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 6% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 6% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 3% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 3% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 143,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | 17,550 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | 73,781 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 6,101 | — | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1% | 120,196 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Lincoln Navigator recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Lincoln Navigator.
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
- 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.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 160,000. The contact reset the mileage, and the display showed 247,000. The contact had not…
The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. No warning lights were illuminated. The…
The contact owned a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that fifteen minutes after she parked and turned off the vehicle in the driveway, her brother alerted her that the driver's side front seat had caught fire. The air bags were deployed. The fire department arrived on the scene and…
Rain water leak next to passenger side back rear power window while parked
Takata recall !!! I have a 2003 lincoln navigator that has the same issue with the reverse lights same recall issue as the 2012 navigator also the car when it's in park won't engage when the break pedal is applied to unlock the gearing to reverse nutural drive 1st and 2ed gear it won't huge safety…
Other Lincoln Navigator years
← 2002 Navigator · 2004 Navigator →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Navigator | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Navigator | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 Navigator | 13 | 6 |
| 2024 Navigator | 16 | 7 |
| 2023 Navigator | 7 | 8 |
| 2022 Navigator | 21 | 14 |
| 2021 Navigator | 33 | 12 |
| 2020 Navigator | 32 | 13 |
| 2019 Navigator | 84 | 10 |
| 2018 Navigator | 52 | 12 |
| 2017 Navigator | 32 | 5 |
| 2016 Navigator | 25 | 4 |
| 2015 Navigator | 21 | 4 |
| 2014 Navigator | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 Navigator | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 Navigator | 12 | 3 |
| 2011 Navigator | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 Navigator | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 Navigator | 10 | 1 |
| 2008 Navigator | 30 | 2 |
| 2007 Navigator | 45 | 2 |
| 2006 Navigator | 60 | 3 |
| 2005 Navigator | 48 | 0 |
| 2004 Navigator | 86 | 0 |
| 2003 | 127 | 0 |
| 2002 Navigator | 32 | 1 |
| 2001 Navigator | 81 | 3 |
| 2000 Navigator | 109 | 4 |
| 1999 Navigator | 132 | 5 |
| 1998 Navigator | 192 | 5 |
| 1997 Navigator | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lincoln Navigator?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 38 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Lincoln Navigator?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Lincoln Navigator a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Navigator model years, the 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.