Is the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The Lincoln Nautilus Black Label offers a plush and comfortable ride for those prioritizing luxury but be mindful of its depreciation and maintenance costs.
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Pros
- Luxurious interior
- Strong V6 engine option
- Advanced safety features
Cons
- Less engaging to drive compared to German rivals
- Lower fuel economy
- High depreciation
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- Infotainment system glitches
- Minor transmission issues
- Occasional electrical system faults
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (2)
The 2022 Lincoln Nautilus has 2 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Back Over Prevention — Software (campaign 25V315000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves m…
- Back Over Prevention — Software — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang…
Real owner data from the CarsJudge fleet
1 2022 Lincoln Nautilus owner tracks this exact car in CarsJudge. Their real maintenance spend over the last 12 months averaged $0/year — logged from actual service records, not estimates.
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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