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2011 Lincoln Navigator Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2011 Lincoln Navigator has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 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 2011 Lincoln Navigator, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2011 Lincoln Navigator owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Lincoln Navigator, describing incidents dated December 28, 2010 to June 10, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 2 complaints
  • Power Train 2 complaints
  • Service Brakes 2 complaints
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint
  • Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Of the 9 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11746145 · Filed

    On [XXX] during sunny, dry weather conditions I was travelling north bound on [XXX] at 25 mph, 4 to 5 car lengths behind the next driver. Driver ahead stopped for a crosswalk, I immediately braked and the anti-lock brake system erroneously engaged which did not allow the navigator to appropriately…

  • ODI #11388755 · Filed

    JANUARY 4, 2021- WHILE CRUISING WITH MY FAMILY ON THE INTERSTATE AT A SPEED OF 75-80 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION RANDOMLY SHIFTED FROM 6TH GEAR TO 2ND OR FIRST GEAR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID OUT OF CONTROL ACROSS BOTH LANES AND SPINNING THE MOTOR AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH RPM. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND I SHUT…

  • ODI #11143343 · Filed

    ODOMETER DISCREPANCY. 07/28/14. 86,987 09/12/18. 70,447 ACTUAL MILEAGE 73,220

Read all 9 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2011 Lincoln Navigator in 1 investigation. 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 2011 Lincoln Navigator as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

Other Lincoln Navigator model years

Check your 2011 Lincoln Navigator VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Lincoln Navigator at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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