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2008 Lincoln Navigator repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 15 repairs.
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2008 Lincoln Navigator repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (27%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV, ext.

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Lincoln Navigator in Florida, United States
Aug 2014 - Mar 2020
Nov 2014

70000 mi

US $100
Memory Seat/mirror computer 
May 2015

77100 mi

US $100
Power mirrors will not properly reposition with seat memory. Had to replace passenger mirror. 

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2008 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Lincoln Navigator in Texas, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2018
Jan 2013

63000 mi
Bump felt when car is braking below 10 mph 
Mar 2013

64000 mi
Transmission stil makes a bump when stopping 
Oct 2014

77500 mi

US $510
Heater hose sprung a leak at a plastic T connection 
Nov 2017

126000 mi
Replaced [tie-rod end] 
Lincoln Navigator in Texas, United States
Aug 2014 - Jul 2017
Sep 2015

133000 mi

US $80
brake light switch went out 
Jun 2016

148000 mi

US $120
Rear AC actuator died 
Dec 2016

161000 mi

US $2600
Replacement of cam phasers 
Jun 2017

176000 mi

US $1000
Cracked exhaust manifold 

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2008 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD

Lincoln Navigator in Wisconsin, United States
May 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

119000 mi
iGNITION LOCK CYINDER RETAINER FELL APART. DEALER REPLACED AT NO CHARGE FOR US. 
Lincoln Navigator in Washington, United States
Aug 2013 - Mar 2018
Oct 2013

95200 mi

US $1500
engine was missing because a leaking radiator hose shorted out the distributor & ignition systems. 
Dec 2013

96000 mi

US $1500
Car wouldn't start. Dealer diagnosed it as a faulty starter. 
Apr 2017

182000 mi

US $600
pads, rotors replacement 
Lincoln Navigator in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Oct 2012

85000 mi

US $1200
Sunroof motor needed to be replaced as it wasn't working, but only randomly opened. 

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2008 Lincoln Navigator Repair Histories

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