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Lincoln Aviator 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

110Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
1Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
5Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train57 complaints

57 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V313000.

Engine16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V313000Reported November 21, 2002 - 25 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 25 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA09013Opened August 18, 2009 - Closed February 12, 2013

Vehicle Rollaway Allegations. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA09013Opened August 18, 2009 - Closed February 12, 2013

Vehicle Rollaway Allegations. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA09013Opened August 18, 2009 - Closed February 12, 2013

Vehicle Rollaway Allegations. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA09013Opened August 18, 2009 - Closed February 12, 2013

Vehicle Rollaway Allegations. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA09013Opened August 18, 2009 - Closed February 12, 2013

Vehicle Rollaway Allegations. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20038
200412
20058
20065
20079
20088
20093
201011
201114
20126
20138
20141
20155
20162
20174
20181
20192
20202
20221
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.