MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Lincoln Nautilus Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 207 total NHTSA owner complaints and 33 federal recall campaigns for the Lincoln Nautilus.
NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown
Nautilus Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem
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Best Nautilus Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Nautilus Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Nautilus | 5.7 / 10 | 21(8.8/10k) | 6 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Nautilus | 5.8 / 10 | 20(8.3/10k) | 7 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Nautilus | 6 / 10 | 6(2.5/10k) | 3 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Nautilus | 7.5 / 10 | 11(4.6/10k) | 2 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Nautilus | 7.4 / 10 | 19(7.9/10k) | 2 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Nautilus | 6 / 10 | 32(13.3/10k) | 5 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Nautilus | 4 / 10 | 98(40.8/10k) | 8 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Nautilus | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Nautilus | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Nautilus | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Nautilus | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Nautilus | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |
Repair & Diagnostic Tools
Tools for Diagnosing the Lincoln Nautilus
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