Model year
2006 Lincoln Navigator
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 60 complaints for the 2006 Lincoln Navigator (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SUSPENSION (13), ENGINE (9), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (8). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 13 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $6,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 109 complaints
- 2001 81 complaints
- 2002 32 complaints
- 2003 127 complaints
- 2004 86 complaints
- 2005 48 complaints
- 2006 60 complaints
- 2007 45 complaints
- 2008 30 complaints
- 2009 10 complaints
- 2010 16 complaints
- 2011 9 complaints
- 2012 12 complaints
- 2013 14 complaints
- 2014 17 complaints
- 2015 21 complaints
- 2016 25 complaints
- 2017 32 complaints
- 2018 52 complaints
- 2019 85 complaints
- 2020 32 complaints
- 2021 33 complaints
- 2022 21 complaints
- 2023 7 complaints
- 2024 16 complaints
- 2025 13 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
05V520000 · Nov 9, 2005
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
05V519000 · Nov 9, 2005
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
05V310000 · Jul 6, 2005
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AT THE CENTER TREAD DURING PRODUCTION.
Complaints
60 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 3, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD · 5.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 16 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2006 Lincoln Navigator at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.