Lincoln Navigator vs. BMW 3-Series Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Lincoln Navigator or BMW 3-Series reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Lincoln Navigator and the BMW 3-Series truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Lincoln Navigator and BMW 3-Series reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Lincoln Navigator and the BMW 3-Series were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Lincoln Navigator and the BMW 3-Series have been recently.
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Lincoln Navigator Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Lincoln Navigator
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Lincoln Navigator Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Lincoln Navigator: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Transmission is very fragile. Google ZF6HP26 problems. This is the german trans ford put in this truck. Very expensive to repair. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
I came to the Navigator after having owned (in no particular order) 2 BMWs, a 964-series Porsche, an MKIII Golf, and a 1st gen Jeep GC. Being something of a Euro-snob at the time, I approached the Navigator with some contempt. To my surprise, the Navigator has been almost trouble free, with only a single repair ($500) in the 50K miles I have driven it. I bought it because the price was right and I needed a full size SUV. The previous owner and his kids had abused the interior and it smelled awful, so I expected a lot of problems. I have been pleasantly surprised with the low operating costs. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Lincoln Navigator: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not very reliable and expensive to maintain. |
What Our Members Are Saying about BMW 3-Series Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the BMW 3-Series.
