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2021 Lincoln AVIATOR PHEV

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2021 Lincoln AVIATOR PHEV has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: the rear view camera (entire screen) constantly turns on and off when reversing the vehicle. it has been inspected several times with no resolve..

5

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

1 complaints
20%
  • • The Rear View Camera (entire screen) constantly turns on and off when reversing the vehicle. It has been inspected several times with no resolve.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The Rear View Camera (entire screen) constantly turns on and off when reversing the vehicle. It has been inspected several times with no resolve.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints
20%
  • • Vehicle exhibits strong vibrations when certain speeds are reached. The driveshaft has been replaced three times and continues to vibrate.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Vehicle exhibits strong vibrations when certain speeds are reached. The driveshaft has been replaced three times and continues to vibrate.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TIRES

1 complaints
20%
  • • Front passenger tire reporting normal pressure blew out the sidewalk while driving 50th on dry pavement. Rim shows no damage. Tires hardly worn.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Front passenger tire reporting normal pressure blew out the sidewalk while driving 50th on dry pavement. Rim shows no damage. Tires hardly worn.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

1 complaints
20%
  • • The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with left and right lower contr
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with left and right lower contr”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints
20%
  • • The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with left and right lower contr
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with left and right lower contr”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
TIRES(~50K mi)
$500
SUSPENSION(~50K mi)
$500
STEERING(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The Rear View Camera (entire screen) constantly turns on and off when reversing the vehicle. It has been inspected several times with no resolve.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    TRANSMISSION: Vehicle exhibits strong vibrations when certain speeds are reached. The driveshaft has been replaced three times and continues to vibrate.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    TIRES: Front passenger tire reporting normal pressure blew out the sidewalk while driving 50th on dry pavement. Rim shows no damage. Tires hardly worn.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    SUSPENSION: The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with left and right lower contr

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Lincoln AVIATOR PHEV — Year Comparison

How does 2021 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2023
12Excellent Reliability
2022
25Above Average
2021
5Excellent Reliability
2020
21Excellent Reliability
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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