Is the 2025 Lincoln Navigator a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B-6/10
A roomy, luxurious option for families or those needing towing power, but be prepared for higher running costs.
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Pros
- Luxurious interior
- Smooth ride quality
- Strong towing capability
Cons
- High fuel consumption
- Large size can be hard to maneuver
- High maintenance costs
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
17 mpg
Maintenance cost
$2,200/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Infotainment system glitches
- Air suspension failures
- Transmission shudders
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (6)
The 2025 Lincoln Navigator has 6 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Back Over Prevention — Software (campaign 26V165000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Exterior Lighting — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear lightbar may have cracks in the outer lens or weld track that allow moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flic…
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Electric — Control Module — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizi…
- Electrical System — Integrated Trailer Brake Control — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transi…
- Back Over Prevention — Software — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected …
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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