Question 1

Is the Lincoln NAUTILUS reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Lincoln NAUTILUS has 273 total NHTSA complaints across 7 model years. The most reliable years are 2022 (9 complaints), 2023 (14 complaints), 2021 (23 complaints). Years to avoid: 2019 (122 complaints), 2020 (39 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Lincoln NAUTILUS should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2019, 2020 Lincoln NAUTILUS. The 2019 model has the most complaints (122) with the top issue being ELECTRICAL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Lincoln NAUTILUS?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Lincoln NAUTILUS are 2022 (9 complaints), 2023 (14 complaints), 2021 (23 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	33	I had a 2020 ford explorer with co-Pilot 360 which...	Average
2024	33	On the way home from the dealer the vehicle powere...	Average
2023	14	The backup camera freezes to a single still frame ...	Excellent Reliability
2022	9	There is a class action lawsuit for the 2019-2021 ...	Excellent Reliability
2021	23	My Lincoln has been in the shop due to a hard AWD ...	Above Average
2020	39	I’ve only had the car 2 weeks brought brand new fr...	Below Average
2019	122	I WAS DRIVING ON 3/22/19 AT A SPEED OF 55. I HAD ...	Avoid This Year

Lincoln NAUTILUS — All Years

Lincoln NAUTILUS — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid