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2008 Lincoln Navigator Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2008 Lincoln Navigator, and owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
30
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
14
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2008 Lincoln Navigator

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)

    NHTSA 08V166000 Reported 158 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, z"tire pressure monitoring systems." the tire pressure was increased from 35 PSI to 40…

    Remedy: Dealers will reconfigure the TPMS thresholds to the appropriate pressures. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

  2. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 08V058000 Reported 123,632 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. The door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. This can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. The…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. The recall began on march 5, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Lincoln Navigator have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 69,711 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 6 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The brake booster vacuum hose attached to the intake manifold fitting swelled over time and was close to detaching from the intake manifold fitting. This condition could allow the hose to detach from”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 23, 2025 · Service brakes

“Turning signals don't work. I bought this used 2008 Lincoln Navigator with the written text on my phone that said the used car lot took the vehicle to their mechanic and he said he had fixed the probl”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 12, 2022 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Lincoln Navigator (Navigator 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined14 mpg
City / Highway12 / 18
FuelRegular
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Engine8 cyl, 5.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Compare Lincoln Navigator model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln Navigator model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1997 Lincoln Navigator20
1998 Lincoln Navigator5192
1999 Lincoln Navigator5132
2000 Lincoln Navigator4109
2001 Lincoln Navigator381
2002 Lincoln Navigator132
2003 Lincoln Navigator0127
2004 Lincoln Navigator086
2005 Lincoln Navigator048
2006 Lincoln Navigator360
2007 Lincoln Navigator245
2008 Lincoln Navigator230
2009 Lincoln Navigator110
2010 Lincoln Navigator016
2011 Lincoln Navigator09
2012 Lincoln Navigator312
2013 Lincoln Navigator014
2014 Lincoln Navigator017
2015 Lincoln Navigator421
2016 Lincoln Navigator425
2017 Lincoln Navigator531
2018 Lincoln Navigator1252
2019 Lincoln Navigator1083
2020 Lincoln Navigator1332
2021 Lincoln Navigator1233
2022 Lincoln Navigator1421
2023 Lincoln Navigator87
2024 Lincoln Navigator716
2025 Lincoln Navigator612
2026 Lincoln Navigator20
2027 Lincoln Navigator10

Checking a specific 2008 Lincoln Navigator

How do I know if my 2008 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Lincoln Navigator; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 (for example 08V058000).

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.

Other Lincoln models

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.