2005 Lincoln Aviator Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
17/100
#6 most-complained of 7 Aviator years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Lincoln Aviator has 51 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 17 out of 100 — #6 highest of 7 Aviator model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is structure & body (28 complaints, 55% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 51
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 13
- 11 city / 16.5 hwy
Top 2005 Lincoln Aviator problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body28 (55%)
- Transmission & Powertrain12 (24%)
- Engine4 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (8%)
- Airbags3 (6%)
- Steering3 (6%)
- Brakes1 (2%)
- Electrical System1 (2%)
- HVAC1 (2%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (2%)
2005 Lincoln Aviator recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2005 Lincoln Aviator fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 11 MPG
- Highway
- 16.5 MPG
- Combined
- 13 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $6,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other Aviator years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Lincoln Aviator a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Lincoln Aviator ranks #6 of 7 among Aviator model years (Complaint Index 17/100, verdict: Good). It has 51 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lincoln Aviator?
- The most reported problem areas are structure & body (28 complaints), transmission & powertrain (12 complaints), and engine (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 70,977 miles.
- Does the 2005 Lincoln Aviator have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2005 Lincoln Aviator in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Lincoln Aviator?
- EPA rates the 2005 Lincoln Aviator at 13 MPG combined (11 city / 16.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,150. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.