What Navigator Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Navigator Generations

The Navigator has 4 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2003–2006).

  1. 4th Generation Navigator

    Years
    2018–2020
    Reliability
    13th of 24
    PainRank
    2.43
    Complaints
    10
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  2. 3rd Generation Navigator

    Years
    2007–2017
    Reliability
    6th of 24
    PainRank
    1.37
    Complaints
    31
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  3. 2nd Generation Navigator

    Years
    2003–2006
    Reliability
    16th of 24
    PainRank
    4.49
    Complaints
    48
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  4. 1st Generation Navigator

    Years
    1999–2002
    Reliability
    8th of 24
    PainRank
    1.5
    Complaints
    16
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Navigator Key Numbers

  1. 105 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 661 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 26 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Recent Navigator News

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