Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Lincoln Nautilus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 27 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 #25V315000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V635000 Engine Intake Valves May Break NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 9 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Of the 27 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus exhibits a below-average reliability outlook based on 26 complaints and 2 recall campaigns. Despite few complaints, the engine issue in recall 24V635000 is significant, warranting caution. Limited data makes precise failure predictions challenging, but a notable engine cooling vulnerability is present.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | Unknown | $1,500–$5,000 | occasional |
| STRUCTURE | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| POWER TRAIN | Unknown | $800–$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 changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Engine air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Brake fluid replacement
- Inspect suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed rearview camera display
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Increased engine oil consumption
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.