2004 Lincoln Navigator Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2004 Lincoln Navigator, and owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2004 Lincoln Navigator. 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.
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Lincoln Navigator have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 70,148 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Rear window exploded shattering the glass completely. Occurred once the engine was off while parked.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 14, 2020 · Visibility/wiper
“Airbags for now completely so does the air compressor cars without airbags went out brakes went out radiator went out completely the car is falling apart”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2020 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Lincoln Navigator (Navigator 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 11 / 16 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Lincoln Navigator model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln Navigator model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2004 Lincoln Navigator
How do I know if my 2004 Lincoln Navigator 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.