Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 34 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 #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V011000 Inadequate Lubrication In Rear Drive Unit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V575000 Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V550000 Missing or Loose Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V414000 Damaged Wiring May Cause Air Bag Malfunction NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
Of the 34 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 34 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus has moderate issues concentrated in the power train, with recalls addressing software and driveline concerns. While common power train complaints exist, overall it sees fewer issues than similar vehicles in its class.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 30,000–60,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| rearview camera | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| transmission | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | 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 every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Grinding noise in the drivetrain
- Intermittent rearview camera failure
- Transmission slipping when shifting
- Seat adjustment not working
- Check engine light with drivetrain code
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.