Lincoln Navigator L
The 2026 Lincoln Navigator L presents a strong safety profile with a 5-star overall NHTSA rating.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | — | Automatic | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | — | Automatic | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Regular | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 6 | 3.5 | Regular |
| 2020 | suv | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Regular | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 6 | 3.5 | Regular |
| 2019 | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Regular | Automatic (S10) | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 | 6 | 3.5 | Regular |
| 2018 | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Regular | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 6 | 3.5 | Regular |
| 2017 | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Regular | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 6 | 3.5 | Regular |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | 3404 | 120.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 131.6, Front wheel: 22, Rear wheel: 22 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 131.6 | 22 | 22 |
| 2020 | 7 | — | — | — | 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: 131.6, Front wheel: 22, Rear wheel: 22 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 131.6 | 22 | 22 |
| 2018 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 131.6, Front wheel: 22, Rear wheel: 22 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 131.6 | 22 | 22 |
| 2017 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 131, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 131 | 20 | 20 |
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 | nhtsaSafetyRatings | laneCenteringAssist |
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| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2026 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR L SUV N/A 4WD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2026 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR L SUV N/A 4WD | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2025 Lincoln Navigator L SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2025 Lincoln Navigator L SUV 4WD | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | optional |
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| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | optional | optional | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Lincoln Navigator L presents a strong safety profile with a 5-star overall NHTSA rating.
2025
The 2025 Lincoln Navigator L presents a clean slate with zero recalls and complaints, suggesting a strong initial showing.
2024
The 2024 Lincoln Navigator L presents a strong initial reliability picture with zero recalls and complaints.
2023
The 2023 Lincoln Navigator L presents an exceptional reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints in available data.
2022
The 2022 Lincoln Navigator L presents an unusual case with zero reported recalls or complaints to NHTSA.
2021
The 2021 Lincoln Navigator L presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting no reported recalls or consumer complaints.
2020
The 2020 Lincoln Navigator L presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting no recalls or consumer complaints according to NHTSA data.
2019
The 2019 Lincoln Navigator L presents a strong reliability profile with no recalls or complaints logged, suggesting excellent build quality.
2018
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator L presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints according to public data.
2017
The 2017 Lincoln Navigator L presents an excellent reliability profile with no reported recalls or complaints, suggesting a robust build.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Lincoln Navigator L?
Carfocal currently has 10 published Navigator L reports, covering 2017 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 L presents a strong safety profile with a 5-star overall NHTSA rating.
Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Lincoln Navigator L reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Lincoln Navigator L. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 lincoln navigator l presents a strong safety profile with a 5-star overall nhtsa rating. and the value of a used 2026 lincoln navigator l hinges on its as-yet-unproven long-term reliability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
10 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Lincoln Navigator L?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2017 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 10
- Years tracked
- 10
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints