2009 Lincoln Navigator Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Lincoln Navigator.

20082010
Complaints
10
per 10K Sold
12.4
US Sales
8,057
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2009 Lincoln Navigator Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Electrical Faults

#22 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System

#31 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Lincoln Navigator.

Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2009 Lincoln Navigator — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Lincoln Navigator has 10 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Lincoln Navigator?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System (2 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2009 Lincoln Navigator?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Lincoln Navigator include 0 crash-related reports, 0 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 2009 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 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 2009 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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