2013 Lincoln Navigator Problems, Recalls & Reliability

20 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Lincoln Navigator, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 7/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

20Complaints
7/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2013 sits among all Navigator years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Transmission & drivetrain 6 complaints (30%)
Electrical 3 complaints (15%)
Body & structure 2 complaints (10%)
Speed control 2 complaints (10%)
Engine 2 complaints (10%)
Visibility & wipers 1 complaints (5%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2013 Lincoln Navigator.

Federal defect investigations

Unexpected Transmission Downshift RQ17010 opened 2017, closed 2019

Led to recall campaign 19V075000.

Technical service bulletins

60 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on transmission & drivetrain and electrical — are on file for the 2013 Lincoln Navigator. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2013 Navigator TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2014peak 4 in 20262026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2013 Lincoln Navigator reliable?

The 2013 Lincoln Navigator drew 20 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 7/100, scored against the model's worst year (1998).

What are the most common 2013 Lincoln Navigator problems?

The top reported problems for the 2013 Lincoln Navigator are transmission & drivetrain (6 complaints), electrical (3), and body & structure (2).

Does the 2013 Lincoln Navigator have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2013 Lincoln Navigator. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.