2013 Lincoln Navigator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Navigator years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 23rd of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lincoln Navigator. That ranks 23rd out of 31 Navigator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 43%), typically at around 71,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 43% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 21% | 51,018 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 14% | 12,750 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 14% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | 35 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 7% | 8,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Lincoln Navigator recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 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.
I am submitting this complaint regarding a safety-related braking system issue with my 2013 Lincoln Navigator (VIN: [XXX]), which has fewer than 90,000 miles. The vehicle's brake control module, which is associated with critical safety functions including the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and…
Vehicle downshifted while driving. Speedometer stopped working. Stopped the vehicle and the transmission failed to shift out of gear upon acceleration. Cluster showed wrench and engine light. Turned the vehicle off then restarted and the cluster cleared and operation returned to normal. A week…
While operating my 2013 Lincoln Navigator under normal driving conditions, a spark plug ejected from the cylinder head, causing immediate and catastrophic engine failure. The engine lost power and began producing severe mechanical noise, creating a potential safety hazard due to sudden loss of…
While driving at approximately 65-70 mph on a major interstate, the engine experienced a sudden catastrophic failure without warning. This caused an immediate loss of power and power steering/braking assist, making the vehicle extremely difficult to control in high speed traffic. This sudden stall…
My truck on a few occasions suddenly down shift hard and on its own without warning, it could very much have cause an accident and could have been deadly at highway speeds, at the same time the speedometer would go to 0 and quit working, as well as multiple warning messages would pop up on message…
Other Lincoln Navigator years
← 2012 Navigator · 2014 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 | 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 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 2013 Lincoln Navigator?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Lincoln Navigator?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.