2011 Lincoln Navigator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Navigator years
- Not enough data 27th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lincoln Navigator. That ranks 27th out of 31 Navigator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 22%), typically at around 6,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 | 2 | 22% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 22% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% | 88,600 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 88,600 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 300 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 11% | 112,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Lincoln Navigator recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 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
- Unexpected Transmission Downshift (RQ17010) — opened Dec 25, 2017, closed Oct 22, 2019, led to recall 19V075000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On [XXX] during sunny, dry weather conditions I was travelling north bound on [XXX] at 25 mph, 4 to 5 car lengths behind the next driver. Driver ahead stopped for a crosswalk, I immediately braked and the anti-lock brake system erroneously engaged which did not allow the navigator to appropriately…
January 4, 2021- while cruising with my family on the interstate at a speed of 75-80 mph, the transmission randomly shifted from 6th gear to 2nd or first gear causing the vehicle to skid out of control across both lanes and spinning the motor at an extremely high rpm. I put it in neutral and i shut…
Odometer discrepancy. 07/28/14. 86,987 09/12/18. 70,447 actual mileage 73,220
While traveling with a full load at 65 mph on i-95 sb in maryland the driver side rear vent window exploded inward into the cabin. The weather was clear, temp mid 40's, no defrosters were on, no traffic was passing us.
Drivers side window won't always go up after putting it down. Worked better, though in very small increments, when in motion.
Other Lincoln Navigator years
← 2010 Navigator · 2012 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 | 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 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 2011 Lincoln Navigator?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Lincoln Navigator?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.