2020 Lincoln Aviator reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 159
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 37 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 28
- see below
- Reported harm
- 2 reported crashes
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#3,061
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Lincoln median
-21
median 180 across 71 Lincoln records
Vs 2018-2022
-105
median 265 complaints in 474 records
Top component share
23%
Electrical System: 37 complaints
What owners report fails — 2020 Lincoln Aviator
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 37
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 24
- POWER TRAIN 15
- SERVICE BRAKES 9
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA 6
28 recalls on record for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
- NHTSA 26V159000 · 2026 · SEAT BELTS A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 26V123000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 26V117000 · 2026 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V407000 · 2025 · STRUCTURE:BODY Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V338000 · 2025 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2020 Lincoln Aviator units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Lincoln Aviator reliable?
NHTSA has 159 consumer complaints on record for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator and 28 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (37 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2020 Lincoln Aviator units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lincoln Aviator?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (37), unknown or other (24), power train (15), service brakes (9). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2020 Lincoln Aviator?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.