2023 Lincoln Navigator 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
City
16
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
Combined
18
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
16
Hwy
22
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
15
Hwy
21
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,750

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,750

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
498 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
16.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 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
3.5L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Stop-Start
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$3,742/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,964/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,240/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,447/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,768/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,758/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,659/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,848/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,620/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,707/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 18 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability19.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
6
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History8

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems6 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 6 owner complaints for the 2023 Lincoln Navigator 4WD. Top reported issues include electrical system, lighting and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
4
Lighting
1
Engine
1

2023 Lincoln Navigator 4WD problems by category: Electrical System: 4 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 05/05/2026ODI#11735789
The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V165000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was no…
LightingFiled: 02/20/2025ODI#11643845
When the car starts the head lights run through a series of motion checks, they go left, right down and then back up. We run into an issue every few weeks where the headlights stay in the down positi…
Electrical SystemFiled: 07/28/2024ODI#11605011
We buy used 2023 Lincoln Navigator with only 2937 miles and the running boards opens and close by it self and the most dangerous that the car doesn’t start whenever it wants I have 3 times already it …

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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