Lincoln

Navigator (2000)

2000 · Full-Size SUV ยท 2 engines
Best Engine โŒ Avoid (1.4)
120 NHTSA Complaints
7 Recalls
18 Fire Reports
10 Crash Reports
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Engine Reliability Ratings

Lincoln Navigator Unidentified Engine

โŒ Avoid (1.4)
40 complaints 40.0 per year
3 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

wheels tires
15
engine
5
cooling
5
brakes
4
transmission
4

Known Issues

Wheels & Tires Issues (15 complaints)
Engine Issues (5 complaints)
Cooling System Issues (5 complaints)

5.4-V8-Gas

5.4L 8-cyl / 295 hp
โŒ Avoid (1.0)
79 complaints 79.0 per year Gasoline
15 fire reports
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Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints and aren't included in the main ratings above. Low counts can mean a genuinely clean record, but they can also reflect VIN-decode anomalies in NHTSA data. Treat as informational, not as a confident rating.

5.9-I6-Diesel

5.9L 6-cyl / 210 hp
โœ… Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Diesel
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Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Lincoln Navigator regardless of engine variant.

Wheels & Tires Issues (42 complaints)
wheels_tires critical
Electrical System Issues (12 complaints)
electrical critical
Transmission Issues (7 complaints)
transmission critical
Engine Issues (5 complaints)
engine critical
Cooling System Issues (5 complaints)
cooling critical

Recalls (7)

09E012000Jul 3, 2009serious
Exterior Lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

06E064000Jul 16, 2006serious
Exterior Lighting

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E056000Jun 12, 2006serious
Fuel System

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

05V017000Jan 26, 2005serious
Vehicle Speed Control

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

05V388000Jul 8, 2005serious
Vehicle Speed Control

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

01V258000Aug 7, 2001serious
Visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.

00V073000Jul 2, 2000cosmetic
Trailer Hitches

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2000-2000 Lincoln Navigator problems?

The 2000-2000 Lincoln Navigator has accumulated 120 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Wheels & Tires, Electrical System, Transmission. As with any used vehicle, an inspection before buying and a vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Lincoln Navigator engine is most reliable?

The 2000-2000 Lincoln Navigator was offered with 3 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 5.4L 8-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2000-2000 Lincoln Navigator a good used car?

The 2000-2000 Lincoln Navigator can be a sound used car depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 120 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2000 Lincoln Navigator have?

The 2000-2000 Lincoln Navigator has 120 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2000-2000 Lincoln Navigator?

There are 7 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2000-2000 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN โ€” check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Lincoln Navigator?

Before buying a used Lincoln Navigator, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Wheels & Tires, Electrical System, Transmission, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

Does the Navigator have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000 Lincoln Navigator. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 120 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-05-23.

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