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Lincoln Navigator 1999 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1999 Lincoln Navigator: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

132Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
7Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
22Complaints 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.

Tires29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V099000.

Power Train8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V388000.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V296000.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V312000.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 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.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V073000.

Equipment1 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.

00V073000Reported March 7, 2000 - 565,800 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 565,800 vehicles across all affected models.

05V388000Reported September 7, 2005 - 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 4,500,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V296000Reported November 17, 1998 - 4,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 4,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V312000Reported December 7, 1998 - 305 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 305 vehicles across all affected models.

99V099000Reported April 29, 1999 - 53,784 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on April 29, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 53,784 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.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

PE99060Opened September 27, 1999 - Closed March 8, 2000

FACTORY INSTALLED TOWING HITCH SEPARATIO. Resulted in recall campaign 00V073000.

Complaints by Year Received

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

19981
199921
200018
20018
200210
200312
200415
200510
20063
20075
20084
20095
20108
20112
20132
20141
20152
20161
20183
20201
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.