2005 Lincoln Aviator Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 Lincoln Aviator, and owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 Lincoln Aviator. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Lincoln Aviator have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,607 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 5, 2020 · Suspension
“A 6 inch crack developed at rear center tailgate body panel made out of plastic below the rear window. There had been reports that the rear window could fall out and internal tailgate components could”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 10, 2020 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Lincoln Aviator (Aviator 2WD, Aviator 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 11 / 16–17 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Lincoln Aviator model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln Aviator model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lincoln Aviator | 1 | 111 |
| 2004 Lincoln Aviator | 0 | 81 |
| 2005 Lincoln Aviator | 0 | 51 |
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 30 | 109 |
| 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 28 | 40 |
| 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 21 | 45 |
| 2023 Lincoln Aviator | 16 | 24 |
| 2024 Lincoln Aviator | 8 | 7 |
| 2025 Lincoln Aviator | 15 | 16 |
| 2026 Lincoln Aviator | 6 | 4 |
| 2027 Lincoln Aviator | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Lincoln Aviator
How do I know if my 2005 Lincoln Aviator has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lincoln dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.