2008 Lincoln Navigator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Navigator years
- About as many complaints as other years 16th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lincoln Navigator. That ranks 16th out of 31 Navigator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 23%), typically at around 124,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 30owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 23% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 17% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 13% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 10% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% | 39,174 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 7% | 16,392 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | 84,425 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 7% | 35,199 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 158,188 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 141,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 137,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Lincoln Navigator recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Problem: Ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, z"tire pressure monitoring systems." the tire pressure was increased from 35 psi to 40 psi without a commensurate update to the tpms calibrations.
Risk: The tpms indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 psi value stated on the tire placard label occurs.
Fix: Dealers will reconfigure the tpms thresholds to the appropriate pressures. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. The door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. This can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. The handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. This condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door.
Risk: In the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. The recall began on march 5, 2008. 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Tire valve cracking (PE08060) — opened Oct 14, 2008, closed Apr 9, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The brake booster vacuum hose attached to the intake manifold fitting swelled over time and was close to detaching from the intake manifold fitting. This condition could allow the hose to detach from the fitting during an engine backfire, resulting in loss of power brake assist and increased brake…
Unknown, got towed, stolen
Turning signals don't work. I bought this used 2008 Lincoln Navigator with the written text on my phone that said the used car lot took the vehicle to their mechanic and he said he had fixed the problem. I called him (the mechanic) upset and said the used car lot said he fixed the problem. He said…
Factory chrome painted wheels peeling caused tire blowout on the highway. The chrome separates from the aluminum wheel and the tire starts to lose air or in my case blow out. This is a huge safety risk and there's not anything i'm able to do. This is happening with many other lincoln vehicles that…
My front driver seat won't go back or forward. And my running board is not working any more. On the driver side won't come out any more and the passenger side stuck out and won't go back in. I took it to my manica and he said it's a recall on the electrical system.
Other Lincoln Navigator years
← 2007 Navigator · 2009 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 | 30 | 2 |
| 2007 Navigator | 45 | 2 |
| 2006 Navigator | 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 2008 Lincoln Navigator?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Lincoln Navigator?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.