2023 Lincoln Aviator AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
City
17
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
Combined
20
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
17
Hwy
24
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
16
Hwy
24
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,400

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
451 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3L 6-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

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

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,368/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,468/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,916/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,102/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,392/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,383/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,193/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,464/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,258/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,336/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 20 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
19
Owner Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History15

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems19 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 19 owner complaints for the 2023 Lincoln Aviator AWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
6
Engine
4
Fuel System
3
Structure
2
Power Train
2
Seat Belts
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Visibility / Wipers
1

2023 Lincoln Aviator AWD problems by category: Electrical System: 6 complaints, Engine: 4 complaints, Fuel System: 3 complaints, Structure: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Seat Belts: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Other / UnknownFiled: 12/29/2025ODI#11707659
I have taken my car more times than I can count for recalls in the little time that I have owned my can bought new. My work requires me to drive a lot covering 6 states. Scheduling recall repairs has …
Fuel SystemFiled: 08/07/2025ODI#11679071
The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Aviator. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V407000 (Structure), 25V393000 (Seats), 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the parts t…
Electrical SystemFiled: 02/20/2023ODI#11508209
Manufacturer Recall Number23S02 NHTSA Recall Number23V022 Repair made on 02/20/2023. Camera continues to randomly pixelate and/or give black/blue screen. Failure can happen at any time and with out w…

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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