2016 Lincoln Navigator Problems, Recalls & Reliability
33 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2016 Lincoln Navigator, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 9/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2016 Lincoln Navigator has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2016 sits among all Navigator years
What owners report
Recalls (4)
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.…
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.
Fix: Dealers will disconnect the LED light wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of…
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…
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification…
Technical service bulletins
119 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2016 Lincoln Navigator. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2016 Navigator TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2016 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
The 2016 Lincoln Navigator drew 33 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 9/100, scored against the model's worst year (1998).
What are the most common 2016 Lincoln Navigator problems?
The top reported problems for the 2016 Lincoln Navigator are visibility & wipers (8 complaints), driver assistance (7), and brakes & stability (6).
Does the 2016 Lincoln Navigator have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2016 Lincoln Navigator. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
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.