Lincoln Navigator
The 2026 Lincoln Navigator offers a solid safety score and comfortable ride, but buyers should be aware of its average reliability rating.
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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 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.84 | — |
| 2025 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.84 | — |
| 2024 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2023 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2022 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2021 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 14.7 | 11.76 | 13.84 | 16-22 mpg combined |
| 2020 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 14.7 | 11.2 | 13.07 | 16-22 mpg combined |
| 2019 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2018 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 14.7 | 11.2 | 13.07 | — |
| 2017 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15.68 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15.68 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
| 2015 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15.68 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
| 2014 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2013 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2012 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2011 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 21.38 | 14.7 | 18.09 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 450 hp | 510 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | V6 |
| 2020 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 450 hp | 500-510 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2019 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S10) | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | 8 | 5.4 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | suv | 8 | 5.4 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | suv | 8 | 5.4 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 8 | 5.4 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $76,705, MSRP range: $76,705 - $98,655, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for 2021 model year, excluding destination charges., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/11/2026 | Trim: BL | USD | $76,705 | $76,705 - $98,655 | 0.9 | MSRP for 2021 model year, excluding destination charges. | llm_estimate | 6/11/2026 | BL | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $76,185, MSRP range: $76,185 - $97,135, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2020 model year, excluding LWB variants., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/11/2026 | — | USD | $76,185 | $76,185 - $97,135 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2020 model year, excluding LWB variants. | llm_estimate | 6/11/2026 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $85,205, Trim: Select | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Select | $85,205 |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $81,705, Trim: Select | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Select | $81,705 |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $63,195, Trim: Reserve | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | $63,195 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 | 8 | 4 | 3030 | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 7 | 4 | 592 | 20.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 122.5, Front wheel: 22, Rear wheel: 22 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 122.5 | 22 | 22 |
| 2020 | 7 | 4 | 592 | 20.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 122.5, Front wheel: 22, Rear wheel: 22 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 122.5 | 22 | 22 |
| 2018 | 8 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 122.5, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 122.5 | 20 | 20 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 119, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 119 | 20 | 20 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2026 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR SUV N/A 4WD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2025 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 2024 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 2023 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 2022 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x4 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x4 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x4 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2012 Lincoln Navigator EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Lincoln Navigator offers a solid safety score and comfortable ride, but buyers should be aware of its average reliability rating.
2025
The 2025 Lincoln Navigator presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2024
The 2024 Lincoln Navigator presents an average reliability outlook, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2023
The 2023 Lincoln Navigator presents a mixed reliability picture.
2022
The 2022 Lincoln Navigator presents a mixed reliability picture, with a significant number of recalls, particularly concerning fuel and braking systems, despite zero reported complaints.
2021
The 2021 Lincoln Navigator offers a luxurious experience with potent V6 power, but its average reliability rating and significant recall history, particularly concerning engine fire risk, demand careful inspection.
2020
The 2020 Lincoln Navigator offers a commanding presence and robust power, but its significant recall count, particularly concerning engine fire risk, necessitates thorough pre-purchase inspection and verification of completed repairs.
2019
The 2019 Lincoln Navigator offers a comfortable and capable luxury experience, but its 'Average' reliability verdict and significant recall history, particularly concerning seat belt pretensioners, demand careful inspection.
2018
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator offers a comfortable ride and strong safety ratings, but its average reliability verdict, driven by a high number of recalls including critical safety system issues, warrants careful pre-purchase inspection.
2017
The 2017 Lincoln Navigator presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2016
The 2016 Lincoln Navigator presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
2015
The 2015 Lincoln Navigator offers a comfortable ride and ample space, but its average reliability rating and significant recall history, particularly concerning the rearview camera, warrant careful inspection.
2014
The 2014 Lincoln Navigator offers a comfortable ride and ample space, but its "Average" reliability verdict, driven by a high TSB count, warrants careful inspection.
2013
The 2013 Lincoln Navigator presents a strong value proposition for a used luxury SUV, boasting excellent safety ratings and a robust powertrain.
2012
The 2012 Lincoln Navigator offers a capable, large-SUV experience with decent safety scores, but its 'Average' reliability verdict and documented transmission issues warrant careful pre-purchase inspection.
2011
The 2011 Lincoln Navigator presents a generally good reliability record, marked by zero recalls and complaints.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Lincoln Navigator?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Navigator reports, covering 2011 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 Navigator offers a solid safety score and comfortable ride, but buyers should be aware of its average reliability rating.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Lincoln Navigator reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Lincoln Navigator. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 lincoln navigator offers a solid safety score and comfortable ride, but buyers should be aware of its average reliability rating. and the 2026 lincoln navigator can offer good value if purchased at a fair price, reflecting its average reliability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Lincoln Navigator?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints