Complaints
119
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Injuries
11
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Lincoln Navigator Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#121 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:83,781 mi
#210 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:75,056 mi
Crash-related:1
#310 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:26,793 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Lincoln Navigator.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 21 | — | — | 83,781 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 1 | — | 75,056 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 2 | 26,793 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 86,008 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 59,016 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 19,383 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — |
Suspension Failures
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,781
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,056
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
26,793
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,008
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,016
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,383
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Lincoln Navigator — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2004 Lincoln Navigator has 119 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Lincoln Navigator?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (21 complaints, avg 83,781 mi); Airbags (10 complaints, avg 75,056 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 26,793 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 Navigator?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 64,284 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 Navigator?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Lincoln Navigator include 4 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 1 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 Navigator have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 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 2004 Lincoln Navigator?
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 Navigator reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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