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2003 Lincoln Navigator recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 17, 200606E064000 | Exterior lightingLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E064000
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Owner complaints by component127
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 38 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 17 |
| Structure | 18 | 14 |
| Air bags | 14 | 11 |
| Power train | 13 | 10 |
| Visibility | 13 | 10 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 6 |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 6 |
| Equipment | 6 | 5 |
| Engine | 4 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 160,000.”
- Engine
“The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway.”
- Firerelated
“The contact owned a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that fifteen minutes after she parked and turned off the vehicle in the driveway, her brother alerted her that the driver's side front seat had caught fire.”
Other Lincoln Navigator model years
- 20072 recalls45 complaints
- 20063 recalls60 complaints
- 20050 recalls48 complaints
- 20040 recalls86 complaints
- 20030 recalls127 complaints
- 20021 recall32 complaints
- 20013 recalls81 complaints
- 20004 recalls109 complaints
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2003 Lincoln Navigator recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Lincoln Navigator have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Lincoln Navigator. The most recent, 06E064000 (reported July 17, 2006), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Lincoln Navigator?
Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 38 complaints out of 127 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Lincoln Navigator?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
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