Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Lincoln Aviator
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Lincoln Aviator has 28 NHTSA recall campaigns and 41 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V451000 Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V402000 Vehicle Rollaway Risk NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V159000 Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V123000 Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V117000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V455000 Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V407000 Rear Door Window Bars and C-Pillar Trim May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V393000 Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V349000 High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V338000 Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V159000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V093000 Improperly Secured Seat Belt Buckle Anchor Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V852000 Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V635000 Engine Intake Valves May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V368000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V626000 High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V598000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V342000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V022000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Structure 5 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 5 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
Of the 41 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 41 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Lincoln Aviator faces multiple recalls, primarily related to seat assembly, back-over prevention, and power train issues, indicating moderate reliability concerns. With varied owner complaints focusing on the electrical system, engine, and power train, ownership costs may be higher due to potential repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| Engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| Transmission | 60,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| Cameras/Displays | 40,000–60,000 miles | $200–$700 | occasional |
| Fuel pump | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pads and rotors replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant flush and refill
- Tire rotation and balance
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Intermittent electrical failures
- Strange engine noises
- Rearview camera malfunction
- Unexpected gear shifts
- Unusual fuel consumption
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.