Lincoln Aviator
The 2026 Lincoln Aviator presents an average reliability outlook, primarily due to a significant number of safety-critical recalls, particularly concerning windshield visibility.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | 17-21 mpg combined |
| 2025 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2024 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 11.76 | 17-24 mpg combined |
| 2023 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.8 | 12.38 | — |
| 2022 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2021 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2020 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 11.76 | 17-26 mpg combined |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | 383-400 hp | 415 lb-ft | V6 | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | 400 hp | 415 lb-ft | V6 | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | 400-494 hp | 415-630 lb-ft | V6 | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: Reserve | Reserve | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: Black Label | Black Label | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: Black Label | Black Label | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: Grand Touring | Grand Touring | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Trim: Reserve | Reserve | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $51,100, MSRP range: $51,100 - $87,800, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Base MSRP for RWD model, range includes hybrid models., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/11/2026 | Base price: $51,100 | — | USD | $51,100 | $51,100 - $87,800 | 0.9 | Base MSRP for RWD model, range includes hybrid models. | llm_estimate | 6/11/2026 | $51,100 |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 4 | 466 | 16.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | 518 | 18.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 119.1, Front wheel: 21, Rear wheel: 21 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 119.1 | 21 | 21 |
| 2020 | 7 | 4 | 518 | 18.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 119.1 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 119.1 | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist |
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| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2025 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2022 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional |
| 2021 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | optional |
| 2020 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Lincoln Aviator presents an average reliability outlook, primarily due to a significant number of safety-critical recalls, particularly concerning windshield visibility.
2025
The 2025 Lincoln Aviator presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2024
The 2024 Lincoln Aviator presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough inspection crucial for used car buyers.
2023
The 2023 Lincoln Aviator offers a comfortable ride and premium features, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by a high number of recalls including a critical fuel pump issue, warrants careful inspection.
2022
The 2022 Lincoln Aviator presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2021
The 2021 Lincoln Aviator offers a premium experience, but its reliability record is marked by a significant number of critical recalls, particularly concerning powertrain and safety systems.
2020
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Lincoln Aviator?
Carfocal currently has 7 published Aviator reports, covering 2020 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Lincoln Aviator presents an average reliability outlook, primarily due to a significant number of safety-critical recalls, particularly concerning windshield visibility.
Published year coverage: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Lincoln Aviator reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Lincoln Aviator. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 lincoln aviator presents an average reliability outlook, primarily due to a significant number of safety-critical recalls, particularly concerning windshield visibility. and the 2026 lincoln aviator's value proposition hinges on its condition and the buyer's tolerance for potential repair costs. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
7 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Lincoln Aviator?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2020 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 7
- Years tracked
- 7
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints