Complaints
155
Crashes
10
Fires
12
Injuries
12
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Lincoln Navigator Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:53,728 mi
Crash-related:2
#213 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:50,600 mi
#39 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:108,019 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Lincoln Navigator.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 15 | 2 | — | 53,728 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 13 | — | — | 50,600 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 3 | 108,019 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | 3 | 125,178 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | 1 | 75,325 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 6 | — | — | 155,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Air Suspension System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Tires:Tread/Belt
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,728
Tire Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,600
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
108,019
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
125,178
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,325
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,000
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Air Suspension System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Trailer Hitches
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Lincoln Navigator — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Lincoln Navigator has 155 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tires:Tread/Belt with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Lincoln Navigator?
Top reported problems: Tires:Tread/Belt (15 complaints, avg 53,728 mi); Tire Defects (13 complaints, avg 50,600 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 108,019 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 1999 Lincoln Navigator?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,249 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Lincoln Navigator?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Lincoln Navigator include 10 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 2 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 1999 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Lincoln Navigator 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 1999 Lincoln Navigator?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (tires:tread/belt) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Navigator reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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