2003 Lincoln Aviator Problems
High Complaint Volume
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator.
Complaints
168
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Lincoln Aviator Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:113,923 mi
#216 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:48,022 mi
Crash-related:1
#312 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:79,286 mi
Considering a 2003 Lincoln Aviator?
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 24 | — | — | 113,923 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 16 | 1 | — | 48,022 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | — | — | 79,286 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 | — | — | 74,905 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 85,646 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2 | — | 71,800 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 5 | — | — | 23,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 4 | — | — | 103,651 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 112,319 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | — | — | 145,767 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 1 | — | 89,333 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 23,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | 1 | — | 34,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 | — | — | 23,121 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 43,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | — | — | 5,570 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | 33,135 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 10,682 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 2 | — | — | 13,746 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 25,932 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 | — | — | 33,432 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 2 | — | — | 56,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 91,000 mi |
POWER TRAIN
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,923
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,286
STRUCTURE:BODY
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,905
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,646
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,800
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,500
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,651
TIRES
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,319
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,767
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,333
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
STRUCTURE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:REAR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,121
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,500
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,570
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,135
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,682
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,746
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,932
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,432
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,500
SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,000
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Other Lincoln Aviator Years
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Aviator reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
Check Your Specific 2003 Lincoln Aviator
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $4.99