2000 Lincoln Navigator problems
Owners have filed 137 complaints about the 2000 Lincoln Navigator with NHTSA. Tires account for 32.1% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 9.5%.
Complaints137
Crashes19
Fires20
Injuries21
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Tires 32.1% · 44
Electrical system 9.5% · 13
Power train 8.0% · 11
Air bags 6.6% · 9
Suspension 6.6% · 9
Vehicle speed control 6.6% · 9
Steering 5.8% · 8
Engine and engine cooling 5.1% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 19 describe a crash, 20 describe a fire and 21 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Lincoln Navigator in this data, 2000 draws comparatively few complaints; 1998 is the outlier year.
Filings are rising — 7 in the last three years against 5 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 70,250 miles.
In owners' own words
Consumer states the vehicle vibrates, the problem started when the right rear tire lost approximately 50 square inches of rubber and the front tire developed a large bubble, since then the vehicle has been in the shop on several occasions, the dealer has tried to remedy the problem, but with no results, the dealer is now stating that the vibration is normal for this kind of vehicle. Tires
The consumer received recall notice #02t012000 concerning continental/tread separation. Consumer was put on a waiting list to receive the new tires. Consumer contacted the dealer on 6/2/2003 who stated they were not replacing the tires anymore. West point service center 11666 old katy rd, houston, tx 77043. Phone #281 596 1251. Tires
The continental tires vibrated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who told the consumer that the steel tire belt came apart. The consumer was also told that the tires were recalled but he consumer was not eligible fro the recall because it expired 2 days before the vehicle was taken to the dealer. *Mr *scc *nlm Tires · reported at 20,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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