Complaints
40
per 10K Sold
27.0
US Sales
14,836
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Lincoln Navigator Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:114,063 mi
#25 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:71,250 mi
#33 complaints
Body Structure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Lincoln Navigator.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 114,063 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 71,250 mi | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,063
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,250
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Lincoln Navigator — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2008 Lincoln Navigator has 40 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Lincoln Navigator?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 114,063 mi); Brakes (5 complaints, avg 71,250 mi); Body Structure (3 complaints). 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 2008 Lincoln Navigator?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 96,224 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Lincoln Navigator?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Lincoln Navigator include 2 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 2 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 2008 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 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 2008 Lincoln Navigator?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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