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MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited

Lincoln Aviator Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide

Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 228 total NHTSA owner complaints and 117 federal recall campaigns for the Lincoln Aviator.

View Model Specifications Scoring Methodology

Lincoln Aviator

2020–2026

3.0L Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V6 (400HP) / Grand Touring PHEV (494HP)

NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown

Aviator Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem

100% Normalized Telemetry

Engine & Powertrain:38%

Electrical & Sensors:26%

Steering & Suspension:16%

Brakes & ABS Hydraulics:12%

Airbags & Body Structure:8%

Best Aviator Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)

2019 Aviator0 complaints • 0 recalls

2018 Aviator0 complaints • 0 recalls

2017 Aviator0 complaints • 0 recalls

Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)

2020 Aviator105 complaints • 30 recalls

2022 Aviator44 complaints • 21 recalls

2021 Aviator38 complaints • 28 recalls

Year-over-Year Matrix

All Aviator Model Years (2014–2025)

Official NHTSA Telemetry

Model Year	Reliability Index	NHTSA Complaints	Recalls	Safety Severity	Detailed Report
2025 Aviator	7 / 10	14(6.4/10k)	14	Low Risk	Audit 2025
2024 Aviator	7.3 / 10	6(2.7/10k)	8	Low Risk	Audit 2024
2023 Aviator	6.4 / 10	21(9.5/10k)	16	Elevated Risk	Audit 2023
2022 Aviator	4 / 10	44(20/10k)	21	Critical Risk	Audit 2022
2021 Aviator	5 / 10	38(17.3/10k)	28	Critical Risk	Audit 2021
2020 Aviator	3.3 / 10	105(47.7/10k)	30	Critical Risk	Audit 2020
2019 Aviator	9.5 / 10	00	0	Low Risk	Audit 2019
2018 Aviator	9.5 / 10	00	0	Low Risk	Audit 2018
2017 Aviator	9.5 / 10	00	0	Low Risk	Audit 2017
2016 Aviator	9.5 / 10	00	0	Low Risk	Audit 2016
2015 Aviator	9.5 / 10	00	0	Low Risk	Audit 2015
2014 Aviator	9.5 / 10	00	0	Low Risk	Audit 2014