2022 Lincoln Nautilus FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
26
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
21
Hwy
26
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
384 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems6 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 6 owner complaints for the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus FWD. Top reported issues include power train, electrical system and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
3
Electrical System
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Structure
1

2022 Lincoln Nautilus FWD problems by category: Power Train: 3 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

StructureFiled: 05/06/2026ODI#11735966
The sheet metal around both front door hinges are cracking. Just as the Ford Escape did.
Electrical SystemFiled: 03/19/2026ODI#11725508
Good afternoon, I am an owner of a 2002 Lincoln Nautilus. I wanted to report an electrical/battery issue with the vehicle that started a year and a half ago. In the past year and a half I have had …
Power TrainFiled: 02/05/2026ODI#11715875
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated that while another person was driving approximately 15-50 MPH, the vehicle sputtered and jerked. The vehicle was driven to the workplace, a…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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