Complaints
90
per 10K Sold
37.6
US Sales
23,947
Crashes
7
Fires
5
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Lincoln Navigator Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:159,850 mi
#29 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:86,465 mi
#38 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:62,105 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Lincoln Navigator.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 13 | — | — | 159,850 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | 86,465 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | — | 62,105 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | — | 116,100 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 1 | 85,320 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | 1 | 1 | 53,400 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | 1 | — | 5,455 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension:Lines And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — |
Suspension Failures
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
159,850
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,465
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,105
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,100
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,320
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
53,400
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,455
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension:Lines And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Lincoln Navigator — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Lincoln Navigator has 90 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Lincoln Navigator?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (13 complaints, avg 159,850 mi); Engine Problems (9 complaints, avg 86,465 mi); Engine & Cooling (8 complaints, avg 62,105 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 2006 Lincoln Navigator?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 93,382 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Lincoln Navigator?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Lincoln Navigator include 7 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 8 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 2006 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 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 2006 Lincoln Navigator?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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