2009 Lincoln Navigator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Navigator years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 26th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Lincoln Navigator. That ranks 26th out of 31 Navigator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 93,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 3 | 30% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 20% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 20% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 10% | 24,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Lincoln Navigator recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Ford is recalling 1,357 my 2009 expedition and navigator vehicles for failing to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted. This may result in a delay in brake stoplamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed. In situations of very mild brake application, the brake stoplamps may not illuminate.
Risk: Delay or loss of brake stoplamp function may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will adjust the brake stoplamp switch free of charge. The recall began on july 6, 2009. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 or www.ownerconnection.com.
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.
Does not give me any info on any vin number is put in. Get the 4 colored blocks circling and then states looking for more information on this vehicle? Nhtsa offers more safety information based on a vehicle's year, make and model. Check safety ratings, recommended technologies and other safety…
When braking while moving (at any speed), the brake pedal begins braking at its normal pressure point and then sinks to the floor with reduced braking effect. Sunnyvale lincoln has checked the whole system for leaks and bled some very tiny air bubbles out of the abs control module. The problem…
The vehicle randomly gets stuck in park and is unable to shift into gear when the vehicle is stationary. I read something about the break switch recall but after calling ford they told me the recall was vin specific and my vehicle wasn't a part of it. Makes no sense to me if my vehicle is doing…
When driving from up grade at about 1200 rpm, there is a rattle noise coming from engine
When air condition is set below 72, passenger front side is making loud clicking noise for about 1 minute then goes away.
Other Lincoln Navigator years
← 2008 Navigator · 2010 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 | 10 | 1 |
| 2008 Navigator | 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 2009 Lincoln Navigator?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Lincoln Navigator?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.