2022 Lincoln AVIATOR PHEV
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2022 Lincoln AVIATOR PHEV has 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: this is brand new vehicle with 3,000+ miles on it. the first day owned it, around 12-21, the vehicle would not go into drive. a warning message appeared that said 'high-voltage battery warning", "the hybrid powertrain system has detected a fault". it would also flash "full accessory power active". a.
25
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ELECTRICAL
5 complaints- • This is brand new vehicle with 3,000+ miles on it. The first day owned it, around 12-21, the vehicle would not go into drive. A warning message appeared that said 'high-voltage battery warning", "The hybrid powertrain system has detected a fault". It would also flash "Full Accessory Power Active". A
- • A warning appears on the dash "stop safely now" and the vehicle rapidly comes to a complete stop and is unable to be moved. This has occurred on three occasions, during 2 of which the car stalled in an active driving lane on a highway, resulting in life threatening situation. The app said "high volt
- • Brakes failed, car crashed, imminent crash warning system did not come on and air bags did not deploy in direct frontal crash.
“This is brand new vehicle with 3,000+ miles on it. The first day owned it, around 12-21, the vehicle would not go into drive. A warning message appeared that said 'high-voltage battery warning", "The hybrid powertrain system has detected a fault". It would also flash "Full Accessory Power Active". A”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
4 complaints- • This is brand new vehicle with 3,000+ miles on it. The first day owned it, around 12-21, the vehicle would not go into drive. A warning message appeared that said 'high-voltage battery warning", "The hybrid powertrain system has detected a fault". It would also flash "Full Accessory Power Active". A
- • A warning appears on the dash "stop safely now" and the vehicle rapidly comes to a complete stop and is unable to be moved. This has occurred on three occasions, during 2 of which the car stalled in an active driving lane on a highway, resulting in life threatening situation. The app said "high volt
- • On 5 separate occasions my car has given me a warning saying "Stop Safely Now." When I begin to slow down, the car looses all power and I have to coast to a stop somewhere. The first time the car started back up and I was able to drive it again, the following 4 times it had to be towed. Each time I
“This is brand new vehicle with 3,000+ miles on it. The first day owned it, around 12-21, the vehicle would not go into drive. A warning message appeared that said 'high-voltage battery warning", "The hybrid powertrain system has detected a fault". It would also flash "Full Accessory Power Active". A”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
4 complaints- • camera did not detect parked vehicle when backing out of driveway no warning before collision with parked vehicle
- • camera did not detect parked vehicle when backing out of driveway no warning before collision with parked vehicle
- • camera did not detect parked vehicle when backing out of driveway no warning before collision with parked vehicle
“camera did not detect parked vehicle when backing out of driveway no warning before collision with parked vehicle”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
2 complaints- • This is brand new vehicle with 3,000+ miles on it. The first day owned it, around 12-21, the vehicle would not go into drive. A warning message appeared that said 'high-voltage battery warning", "The hybrid powertrain system has detected a fault". It would also flash "Full Accessory Power Active". A
- • I have had multiple CHECK ENGINE LIGHT issues where the description is "MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP - REGULATORY" and the detailed description is a problem with THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM (EVAP). My cell phone app says fuel vapors are being detected. Three separate times, this check engine li
“This is brand new vehicle with 3,000+ miles on it. The first day owned it, around 12-21, the vehicle would not go into drive. A warning message appeared that said 'high-voltage battery warning", "The hybrid powertrain system has detected a fault". It would also flash "Full Accessory Power Active". A”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints- • The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated to 85 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown software needed to be reset for the vehicle
- • A warning appears on the dash "stop safely now" and the vehicle rapidly comes to a complete stop and is unable to be moved. This has occurred on three occasions, during 2 of which the car stalled in an active driving lane on a highway, resulting in life threatening situation. The app said "high volt
“The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated to 85 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown software needed to be reset for the vehicle ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 25 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: This is brand new vehicle with 3,000+ miles on it. The first day owned it, around 12-21, the vehicle would not go into drive. A warning message appeared that said 'high-voltage battery warning", "The hybrid powertrain system has detected a fault". It would also flash "Full Accessory Power Active". A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: This is brand new vehicle with 3,000+ miles on it. The first day owned it, around 12-21, the vehicle would not go into drive. A warning message appeared that said 'high-voltage battery warning", "The hybrid powertrain system has detected a fault". It would also flash "Full Accessory Power Active". A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: camera did not detect parked vehicle when backing out of driveway no warning before collision with parked vehicle
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: This is brand new vehicle with 3,000+ miles on it. The first day owned it, around 12-21, the vehicle would not go into drive. A warning message appeared that said 'high-voltage battery warning", "The hybrid powertrain system has detected a fault". It would also flash "Full Accessory Power Active". A
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 2022 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 5
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 80
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