Lincoln Aviator years to avoid
The Lincoln Aviator years to avoid are 2003, 2020, 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
698
Total complaints
49
Recall campaigns
2003–2026
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Aviator years to avoid
Every Aviator year
Common questions
What are the worst Lincoln Aviator years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Aviator years to avoid are 2003, 2020, 2004. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Lincoln Aviator?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Aviator years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lincoln Aviator have?
Across all model years, the Aviator has 49 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 698 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.