Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Lincoln Aviator
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Lincoln Aviator has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 18 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 #26V470000 Driver's Seat May Recline Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V451000 Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V165000 Loss of Rearview Camera Image and ADAS Features NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V159000 Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V730000 Windshield Air Bubbles Can Obscure Visibility/FMVSS 205 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V687000 Trailer Hitch Assembly May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V543000 Inoperative Trailer Tail Lights/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V484000 Rear Windows May Fail to Reverse Direction/FMVSS 118 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 #25V316000 Improperly Tightened Subframe Bolt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V164000 Unexpected Vehicle Movement NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V020000 Loose Transmission Cross Member Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V852000 Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V801000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Seats 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Lincoln Aviator has a below-average reliability rating due to a high number of recall campaigns (15) and moderate owner complaints (18). Recalls cover critical components such as seats and visibility issues, indicating potential reliability concerns. However, specific failures and mileage data are limited, which complicates a thorough analysis.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | Unknown | $250–$1,000 | common |
| Service Brakes | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| Forward Collision System | Unknown | $300–$1,250 | common |
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 every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant replacement every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotations every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected seat movement
- Poor brake performance
- Electrical issues
- Camera system malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.