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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2005 Lincoln Aviator recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
51

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2005 Lincoln Aviator

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component51

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
51Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Structure2855000
Power train1224100
Air bags36102
Steering36000
Suspension24000
Wheels24000
Vehicle speed control24100
Visibility24000
Engine12000
Engine and engine cooling12000
Traction control system12000
Electrical system12100

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

  • Suspension

    “I was driving on a highway 55 mph when passenger rear toe link failed and I lost control of vehicle. I was able to pull over without crashing. Vehicle was repaired at garage nearby.”

    Filed 11/05/2020 · ODI 11373131
  • Structure

    “A 6 inch crack developed at rear center tailgate body panel made out of plastic below the rear window.”

    Filed 07/10/2020 · ODI 11338701
  • Air bags

    “Driver side air bag deployed with no impact of any kind. Car was started and air bag deployed.”

    Filed 02/25/2020 · ODI 11311365

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2005 Lincoln Aviator recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Lincoln Aviator have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2005 Lincoln Aviator. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Lincoln Aviator?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 51 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Lincoln Aviator?

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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