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2004 Lincoln Aviator Recalls & Complaints

The 2004 Lincoln Aviator has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 81 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lincoln dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Lincoln Aviator. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2004 Lincoln Aviator owner complaints

Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Lincoln Aviator, describing incidents dated December 20, 2003 to November 9, 2019.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 21 complaints
  • Engine 20 complaints
  • Structure 15 complaints
  • Electrical System 8 complaints
  • Air Bags 7 complaints
  • Visibility/Wiper 7 complaints

Of the 81 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 81 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11279658 · Filed

    MY SUV MISFIRES, SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEARS, STALLS AT STOP SIGNS AND LIGHTS, ACCELERATES AT STOP LIGHTS. OCCASIONALLY WHEN THE AC IS TURNED ON, THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNK SOUND.

  • ODI #11277768 · Filed

    HIT A GUARDRAIL ON THE PARKWAY AND ONLY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED.

  • ODI #11208645 · Filed

    BACKED UP VEHICLE STOPPED SHIFTED TRANSMISSION TO DRIVE PRESSED ACCELERATOR VEHICLE ROCKETED BACKWARD BECAUSE SHIFT CABLE DISLODGED FROM ATTACHMENT ON TRANSMISSION.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2004 Lincoln Aviator in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Lincoln Aviator as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

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