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We buy Lincoln Navigators from every year, 1998–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Lincoln Navigator by year
The Navigator is a SUV sold from 1998–2020 with engines including 5.4L 8-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 77 recalls and 1,266 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 12–13 | 5 | 192 |
| 1999 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 12–13 | 5 | 132 |
| 2000 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 13 | 4 | 109 |
| 2001 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 12 | 3 | 81 |
| 2002 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 12–13 | 1 | 32 |
| 2003 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 13 | 0 | 127 |
| 2004 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 13 | 0 | 86 |
| 2005 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 13 | 0 | 48 |
| 2006 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 13 | 3 | 60 |
| 2007 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 | 2 | 45 |
| 2008 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 | 2 | 30 |
| 2009 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 16 | 1 | 10 |
| 2010 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2011 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 13–16 | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 15–16 | 3 | 12 |
| 2013 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 15–16 | 0 | 14 |
| 2014 Navigator | 5.4L 8-cyl | 15–16 | 0 | 17 |
| 2015 Navigator | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16–18 | 4 | 21 |
| 2016 Navigator | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16–18 | 4 | 25 |
| 2017 Navigator | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16–17 | 5 | 32 |
| 2018 Navigator | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 12 | 52 |
| 2019 Navigator | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 10 | 84 |
| 2020 Navigator | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 13 | 32 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Lincoln Navigator problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Navigator, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Lincoln Navigator: questions
How much is a junk Lincoln Navigator worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Navigators with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Lincoln Navigators that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1998–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Lincoln Navigator year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1998 Navigator (192). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, power train and suspension.
Which Lincoln Navigator year has the most recalls?
The 2020 Navigator has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 13. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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