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Lincoln Navigator: which year should you buy?
Across the 2012–2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2012 (94/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history — pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year — not that it’s clean.
11 complaints · 6 recalls
15 complaints · 7 recalls
6 complaints · 8 recalls
20 complaints · 14 recalls
29 complaints · 12 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
28 complaints · 13 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
68 complaints · 10 recalls
48 complaints · 12 recalls
30 complaints · 5 recalls
25 complaints · 4 recalls
21 complaints · 4 recalls
12 complaints · 3 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2012?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2012 Lincoln Navigator’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Lincoln Navigator head-to-head →