1998 Lincoln Navigator Problems
Severe Issues
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Lincoln Navigator.
Complaints
240
Crashes
21
Fires
24
Injuries
36
Fatalities
15
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Lincoln Navigator Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:84,088 mi
Crash-related:1
#222 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Avg mileage:36,750 mi
Crash-related:1
#312 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:125,501 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Lincoln Navigator.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | 23 | 1 | — | 84,088 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 22 | 1 | — | 36,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | — | 3 | 125,501 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 12 | — | — | 82,196 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 10 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 | — | 2 | 123,833 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 8 | — | — | 77,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 1 | 3 | 85,294 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | 3 | — | 127,073 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 7 | — | 5 | 92,200 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 6 | — | — | 66,872 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 1 | — | 119,683 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 5 | — | — | 124,233 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | 2 | — | 115,823 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 4 | — | 116,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | 3 | 131,250 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | 2 | 218,417 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 3 | 1 | — | 138,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | — |
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