2020 Lincoln Aviator reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 159
- 133 in the last 5 years
- 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 ratesComplaint 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. Data as of 2026. 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?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.