Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Lincoln Aviator
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Lincoln Aviator has 21 NHTSA recall campaigns and 49 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 #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 #25V338000 Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V159000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display 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
- NHTSA #22V953000 Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V454000 Engine Rails Improperly Heat-Treated/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V247000 Head Restraint Cushion May Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Structure 9 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 8 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
Of the 49 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 49 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Lincoln Aviator exhibits repeated issues with the back over prevention systems, contributing to multiple recalls and complaints. Moreover, concerns with the seats and visibility components suggest potential safety risks, impacting its reliability and ownership costs negatively.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| back-up camera | 0–30,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| seat assembly | 0–40,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| wiper motor | 25,000–50,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| engine intake valves | 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 changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Coolant system flush
- Drive belt replacement
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Camera display issues
- Unusual seat movement
- Wiper dysfunction
- Engine misfires
- Battery warnings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Lincoln Aviator at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.