Complaints
137
Crashes
19
Fires
20
Injuries
21
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Lincoln Navigator Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:44,500 mi
#218 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:50,181 mi
#39 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:83,083 mi
Fires:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Lincoln Navigator.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 19 | — | — | 44,500 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 18 | — | — | 50,181 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 6 | 83,083 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 3 | 3 | 134,333 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Air Suspension System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 1 | — | — | — |
Tire Defects
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,500
Tires:Tread/Belt
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,181
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
83,083
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,000
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Avg Miles
134,333
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
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
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Lincoln Navigator — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Lincoln Navigator has 137 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Lincoln Navigator?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (19 complaints, avg 44,500 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (18 complaints, avg 50,181 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 83,083 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 2000 Lincoln Navigator?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,178 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Lincoln Navigator?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Lincoln Navigator include 19 crash-related reports, 20 fire reports, 21 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 2000 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 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 (tire defects) 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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