What are the worst Lincoln Aviator years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Lincoln Aviator year is 2020 - complaint rates far above this model's median.

Lincoln Aviator: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2020

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

2026too new to judge4 complaints · 6 recalls 2025too new to judge16 complaints · 15 recalls 2024too new to judge7 complaints · 8 recalls 202329 complaints · 16 recalls 202258 complaints · 22 recalls 202143 complaints · 28 recalls 2020worst year118 complaints · 30 recalls 200551 complaints · 0 recalls 200481 complaints · 0 recalls 2003111 complaints · 1 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.