Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Lincoln Nautilus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Lincoln Nautilus has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 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 #23V439000 Rear Shock Absorbers Manufactured Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V198000 Insufficient Welds on Child Seat Tethers/FMVSS 225 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
Of the 7 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Lincoln Nautilus is deemed average due to multiple recalls, including potentially serious rear suspension and child restraint issues. Complaints highlight concerns with the electrical system, while the back over prevention issue is also notable. While important, these issues are not highly prevalent, resulting in an overall average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear shock absorbers | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| child seat anchor | 15,000–30,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| rearview camera | 10,000–20,000 miles | $150–$400 | 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 replacements
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid checks
- Coolant level inspection
- Battery health assessment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed rearview camera image
- Clunking noise from rear
- Loose child seat tethers
- Unusual electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.