Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Lincoln Aviator
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Lincoln Aviator has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 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.
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 #25V455000 Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V393000 Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V407000 Rear Door Window Bars and C-Pillar Trim May Detach 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 #24V368000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V598000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V342000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V070000 Loose Bolt in Transmission May Cause Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V022000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V953000 Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Of the 24 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,400–$4,800AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Lincoln Aviator shows multiple recalls related to seats, seat belts, and camera systems, alongside complaints focusing on the electrical system and engine. Although complaints are notably low for a new model, the presence of recurring recalls in seat assembly and back-over prevention suggests average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 20,000–40,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| rearview camera | 15,000–50,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| seat mechanisms | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$900 | occasional |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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 every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Check and replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Tire rotation and balance every 7,000 miles
- Inspect and replace spark plug every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Difficulty engaging park gear
- Unresponsive rearview camera
- Stalling due to fuel pump failure
- Binding or stuck rear seats
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.