Complaints
115
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Lincoln Aviator Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:60,648 mi
#210 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:65,500 mi
#310 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:69,968 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Lincoln Aviator.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 12 | — | — | 60,648 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | — | 65,500 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | — | — | 69,968 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | 109,060 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 1 | — | 84,876 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 133,437 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 117,968 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 57,030 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,648
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,500
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,968
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,060
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,876
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,437
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,968
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,030
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Lincoln Aviator — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Lincoln Aviator reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2004 Lincoln Aviator has 115 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Lincoln Aviator?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (12 complaints, avg 60,648 mi); Engine & Cooling (10 complaints, avg 65,500 mi); Body Structure (10 complaints, avg 69,968 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Lincoln Aviator?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 83,315 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Lincoln Aviator?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Lincoln Aviator include 2 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Lincoln Aviator have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Lincoln Aviator as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Lincoln Aviator?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Aviator reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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