Lincoln · Navigator · 2014
0
Recalls
17
Complaints
4/5
NCAP overall
The 2014 Lincoln Navigator has no recalls and 17 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. One stored NHTSA configuration has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, not a rating for all versions. Most frequent stored component label: power train (6 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2014 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x2 NCAP Vehicle ID: 8279
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Apr 28, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
The 2014 Lincoln Navigator page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is power train with 6 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2014 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x2 NCAP Vehicle ID: 8279
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
the vehicle's antitheft system automatically triggers. There are two different events here: 1. Anti theft system triggers when the engine is off. When I attempt to start the car, the engine will not activate. By going through a series of locking and unlocking attempts (via k...
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The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear, and the vehicle decelerated to 25 MPH within 4-5 seconds. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the s...
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Transmission shutting
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, after activating the HVAC system, she heard an abnormal rumbling sound coming from behind the dashboard. As a result, the contact stated that she was unable to fully use the HVAC ...
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The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and reversing into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle as needed. The contact stated the vehicle was stopped by th...
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My vehicle exhibits an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) and sometimes a wrench light in the instrument cluster. I had a diagnostic done on my truck to troubleshoot issue and the code was P0720. Ford issued a recall on Lincoln Navigator built between April 11, 2011 t...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP AND TO GO, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, FAILING TO ACCELERATE AS DESIGNED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE ROBERTS MOTORS INC., (435...
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THIS VEHICLE WAS MIS-BUILT WITHOUT ITS TOWING SUSPENSION SYSTEM INSTALLED. THE VIN AND OTHER MANUFACTURER (MFG) -PRODUCED DOCUMENTS STATE THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS A SELF-LEVELLING SYSTEM WHICH INFLATES SUSPENSION AIR BAGS UPON CONNECTING A TRAILER. HOWEVER, THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE...
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The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently downshift which would lead to an abrupt slowdown of the vehicle. The contact stated that both the power train and fuel tank warning symbols would ap...
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DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH ON SIDE STREET AND MY CAR SURGED OUT OF CONTROL.. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTROL THE SPEED WITH THE BRAKE. I WAS ABOUT 100-150 FEET FROM A BUSY INTERSECTION (40 HIGHWAY -THE CAR SURGING REALLY FAST. I NEEDED TO MAKE SOME QUICK DECISIONS TO PROTECT A LOT OF PEOP...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 17 total
View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2014 Lincoln models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 2014 Lincoln Navigator has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 17 owner-reported complaints for the 2014 Lincoln Navigator.
Our stored NHTSA record for the 2014 Lincoln Navigator has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Stored NHTSA configuration: 2014 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x2. NCAP Vehicle ID: 8279. Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year.
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2014 Lincoln Navigator are power train (6 reports), structure,electronic stability control (esc),service brakes (1 reports), unknown or other (1 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2014 Lincoln Navigator. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.