Is the 2022 Lincoln Aviator a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B7.5/10
A solid choice for luxury and comfort, but assess infotainment reliability and be prepared for potential minor issues.
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Pros
- Luxurious interior
- Strong powertrain
- Comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Questionable long-term reliability
- High maintenance costs
- Average fuel economy for a hybrid
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
23 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,500/yr
Expected lifespan
250,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Infotainment system glitches
- Electrical system faults
- Occasional transmission issues
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (20)
The 2022 Lincoln Aviator has 20 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Seat Belts (campaign 26V159000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pres…
- Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.…
- Back Over Prevention — Software — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displaye…
- Seat Belts — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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