There are 2 owner-reported body & structure complaints for the 2006 Lincoln Navigatorin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PASSENGER STEPPED ON THE BRACKET TO ENTER THE VEHICLE AND IT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE BRACKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR WITH POWER DEPLOYING RUNNING BOARDS. BOTH SIDES HAVE FAILED DUE TO THE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT POST CORRODING TO THE POINT OF MECHANICAL FAILURE. WHEN THIS FAILS A PASSENGER STEPPING ON IT CAN BE HURT DUE TO A FALL SO IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. AGAIN THIS IS A STRUCTURAL FRAME MEMBER THAT IS FAILING CATASTROPHICALLY DUE TO CORROSION. *TR
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026