Worst 2016 Lincoln Navigator Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Visibility
Backup Camera
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Lincoln Navigator.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 | — | 1 | 85,400 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Lincoln Navigator
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,886,091 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
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2016 Lincoln Navigator — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
What are common problems with the 2016 Lincoln Navigator?
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Does the 2016 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2016 Lincoln Navigator?
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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