2006 Lincoln Navigator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Navigator years
- More complaints than other years 8th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Lincoln Navigator. That ranks 8th out of 31 Navigator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (16 complaints, 27%), typically at around 83,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 60owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 16 | 27% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 22% | 51,539 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 15% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 12% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 10% | 107,300 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 10% | 6,250 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 7% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 5% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 5% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5% | 150 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 5% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5% | 13,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 123,391 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 44,788 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 2% | 1,900 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 132,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Lincoln Navigator recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Risk: This could cause the parking lock system not to engage, after the transmission is placed in the park ("p") position. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle rollaway condition.
Fix: Dealers will repair and replace the automatic transmission guide plate. The recall began on november 18, 2005. Owners may contact lincoln at 1-800-248-0186.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Risk: After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
Tires:tread/belt
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the front and rear tires on the driver's side of affected vehicles may have been damaged at the center tread during production.
Risk: Over time, the damage may be sufficient to allow belt corrosion ultimately leading to a tread separation, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect all four tires (to ensure inspection of the left hand side tires that may have been rotated to the other side of the vehicle) for tire tread damage and, if necessary, replace the damaged tire. The recall began on july 13, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel gauge says zero miles to empty and will not take any gas more than a few gallons before kicking pump off. Gauge shows it's over heating but if you turn ignition off and turn right back on it resets and is fine. Codes come back saying nothing about fuel or cooling, but only something about…
Air bags shocks. *tr
It starts shaking then it says engine fail safe mode and then turns off while driving
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign and attempting to move forward, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle hesitated. The check engine warning light then illuminated. The contact also stated that while attempting to…
The suspension on this suv is extremely dangerous i have replaced the suspension airbags oh rings compressors multiple times and each time it turns cold and i live in arizona the car drops and on able to drive it due to extreme violent shaking to wear the car seems like it's going to roll over…
Other Lincoln Navigator years
← 2005 Navigator · 2007 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 | 60 | 3 |
| 2005 Navigator | 48 | 0 |
| 2004 Navigator | 86 | 0 |
| 2003 Navigator | 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 2006 Lincoln Navigator?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, engine problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Lincoln Navigator?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.