Complaints
178
Crashes
12
Fires
5
Injuries
17
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Lincoln Navigator Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#128 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:74,858 mi
Crash-related:2
#219 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:65,070 mi
Fires:2
#39 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:113,032 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Lincoln Navigator.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 28 | 2 | — | 74,858 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 19 | — | 2 | 65,070 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 2 | — | 113,032 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | 1 | 102,400 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | 45,520 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 46,703 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 | — | — | 33,325 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 5 | — | — | 43,740 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — |
Suspension Failures
28
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,858
Electrical Faults
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
65,070
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,032
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
102,400
Structural Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,520
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,703
Structure:Body:Door
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,325
Suspension:Rear
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,740
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Lincoln Navigator — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2003 Lincoln Navigator has 178 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 28 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Lincoln Navigator?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (28 complaints, avg 74,858 mi); Electrical Faults (19 complaints, avg 65,070 mi); Airbags (9 complaints, avg 113,032 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 2003 Lincoln Navigator?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,634 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Lincoln Navigator?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Lincoln Navigator include 12 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 17 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 2003 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 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 2003 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 (suspension failures) 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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