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Nautilus Disaster
Patti Fisher, 02/06/2020
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
49 of 49 people found this review helpful
I had my new 2019 Nautilus less than a month when the transmission went out. Then it was in the shop for 47 days. Since then there have been constant problems with rough shifting, auto hold, sensor alarms, crazy messages on the dash, and being unable to enter the car. Lincoln rushed this model to the market. After the new transmission was installed in my car, it continued to have problems. I had to wait 2 months for a software update. I am now afraid to drive the car. With sensor alarms going off as I'm driving down the street, I never know what crazy thing it's going to do next. Of course Lincoln and the dealer, Bill Knight Lincoln of Tulsa are refusing to repurchase my vehicle. I get a new Lincoln every 2-3 years, but after this fiasco I'm leaving the brand.
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sickinnc, 01/06/2020
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
54 of 55 people found this review helpful
previously owned a 2016 MKX and was very pleased. Upgraded to the 2019 Nautilus and have nothing but problems. Electrical issues from mirrors folding in, blower fan not working, screen issues to now a blown motor after 10 months of ownership. Been in the shop continuously since I have owned this car and could not be any sicker than I am now with my purchase. My family has been a Lincoln owner(Mom has MKX and daughter has MKC) however my experience with the 2019 Nautilus has pushed me to consider another make when the one I own is currently fixed. I would strongly urge anyone who is considering purchasing a Nautilus to look elsewhere!!!!!!
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Major transmission issues
Dissatisfied Customer, 09/09/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
97 of 102 people found this review helpful
Do not buy Lincoln. Purchased in July 2019. The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus has major transmission issues, harsh shifting, clunking. Lincoln claims that they are working on a fix but this has been a known issue since before March 2019. Here it is September 2019 with no progress!! The 1 star rating is for how nice the vehicle looks. How can Lincoln claim to be a 'luxury' car if they knowingly release and allow dealers to sell poor quality cars? Should of stuck with Acura. Don't think the Model drop down list below is complete, choosing one since it's required. My vehicle has 2.7L Twin-turbo V6 engine.
😪 2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 6 cylinder turbot
Disappointed Customer, 08/27/2019
updated 08/31/2020
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
66 of 70 people found this review helpful
I suggest you steer clear of the Nautilus. Took possession in Dec 2018 of my 2019 Nautilus. Loaded vehicle 6 cyl turbo Reserve all the bells and whistles. I’m afraid to take it out of town. Trouble with the transmission, trouble with the brakes and there is a loud metal scraping, clanging sound from under the middle of the car when I open any of the doors. The dealership can’t seem to fix anything and they look at me like I’m crazy. Had an MKX and loved it so made a huge mistake of ordering a new model the first year of release. I don’t know what I’m going to do but won’t continue to drive this car as I have serious concerns of being stranded on the highway somewhere. Please be very careful before buying this vehicle. Check the complaints coming in on CarComplaints.com. I’m not alone in my disappointment.
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Love the Design but Lincoln Should Have Waited
Bark, 01/12/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
101 of 112 people found this review helpful
Lovely vehicle, but, and this is a big but, if the WiFi is on, the entire entertainment system freezes up and does many strange things rendering the vehicle undriveablein a safe fashion. Ford engineers are aware, and working on a software rewrite, but they are a long way of.....this problem is affecting many Nautilus vehicles on dealer lots. Why sell a vehicle, charge for it, insist on lease payment when the vehicle spends its first month and a half sitting in the shop.
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Sets New Tech Standard
Michelle D., 12/31/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I must admit, I was a skeptic. I’m a 2x Volvo owner and 2x Lexus owner but this time out, I wanted to give an American made vehicle a fair shot. By far(really not close at all), the Lincoln’s STANDARD tech package far outdistanced it’s competition. In my case, the competition was a Lexus, audi, infinity and Acura - all comparable vehicles. Here were the four features that either weren’t available or needed an additional package in the nonlincoln vehicles and all were standard in the Nautilus - Remote starter(integrated and included), rear heated seats, TOUCHscreen nav system, FREE mobile app, wireless charger. The one item which i did have in my Lexus and isn’t available in the Nautilus is for the side review mirrors to adjust when the car is placed in reverse - i didn’t realize until after purchase that the mirrors didn’t adjust - i’m Surprised since this vehicle has absolutely EVERYTHING else. It’s not a deal breaker for me but just a bit odd.
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Touch screen freezes
Disappointed Lincoln buyer, 10/30/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is a great luxury vehicle, but I have had nothing but trouble with the entertainment display. It freezes constantly. Stuck on any random screen. Takes away from the luxury aspect of they can’t get the main focal point of the cabin right. Taking it in to see if can be fixed. If not I’m returning the car. Disappointing
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2019 Lincoln Nautilus - Problems That Need Work
RicnDeb, 12/26/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
2019 Nautilus-at first I loved it until the 3rd month of ownership. Then, I began noticing problems - dropped calls through the speakers, blank screen on navigation, side mirrors close while driving on the road, things just RESET at random...Dealer has had the car 5 times in 5 months to try to figure out what is wrong. Each time, it is for at least 2 weeks in the shop.
Not quite a lemon but...
Sam, 05/02/2020
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I’m 72 years old and never have owned a so called luxury vehicle so a year ago I decided to give Lincoln a try and purchased a fully loaded 2019 Nautilus. Was very impressed with its handling, comfortable ride and all of the bells and whistles. Since I’ve owned this vehicle, it’s been in the shop at least four times. Twice for a blank control screen which renders driving impossible as you cannot read any functions, once for a warning signal indicating that there was an issue with the cross lane indicator and one time for a warning about the auto control for the automatic speed controller. I now have another shop appointment due to the rear bumper separating. I also have an issue with a thumping noise between six to 65 mph. It is intermittent and therefore undetectable. Though not very loud, it is however very annoying. So much with the Lincoln quality and luxury that I was really looking for at my age.
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Luxurious Comfort
Tracy Flagg, 05/19/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
43 of 50 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2017 MKX and was pleased. Most recent car was a 2017 Continental with adaptive suspension. Purchased a Nautilus Reserve V6 a month ago. With the adaptive suspension, the Nautilus is by far the most comfortable and luxurious ride I have ever owned. It has a tighter normal and sport ride mode, but I am addicted to the smooth marshmallow feel of the comfort mode. The vehicle is extremely quiet, even better than my Continental. Love the wireless charging pad, so convenient. The 3D camera gives you total access views around the vehicle. The V6 engine gives me a ton of power when I need it. Gas mileage averaging 25 with a lot of city driving. Adaptive headlights are very good as they move with the turning of the car. The tweaks in exterior from MKX to Nautilus are spot on. Very pleased with this purchase.
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Wish I could turn back time
Nautilus Owner, 02/27/2021
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have experienced many of the same continuous transmission and electrical problem as every other reviewer on here. I recently had a far more serious situation that seems to not be alarming to Lincoln. While driving on the highway at night in the dark, I lost all of my interior panels and lighting, a second later I lost my headlights. I was driving in complete darkness at highway speed. The dealership took my car for 5 weeks and reprogrammed everything but no one can tell me this will not happen again. That is a safety issue that should not be negotiable.
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I really want to like this car more than I do...
seeburg220, 03/29/2021
updated 09/30/2021
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I loved this car when I bought it in 2020. It's comfortable, roomy and being the Black Label, it's loaded. It has everything. Almost. What it does not have, is a decent turning radius. I have never had more trouble pulling into a parking space, than I have with this car. My 20-year old Tahoe has a tighter turning radius than this Nautilus! Maybe it's the giant wheels that keep the car from turning sharper, I really don't know. But, it's enough for me to want to seriously consider trading it in. Another issue I am having is the enormous amount of overkill on "convenience" features, that really end up being annoyances. For instance, the variable speed, automatic wipers. Sometimes, there will be just a misting outside, and I turn the wipers on intermittent, but they turn on full speed and will stay on full speed for several cycles. Why can't wipers just be like they've been for the last 40 years: either full on, or intermittent on? I hate the loss of human control with simple systems such as this. I've had a few quirky problems, too: occasionally, the transmission will make hard clunking sounds when shifting from Park into Drive. I've also had the engine and or turbos drop out, when I was accelerating normally from a stoplight. The car actually didn't go for several seconds when I depressed the accelerator pedal. Is that a sign of future problems? I can't help but think Yes. Finally, I had a SERIOUS safety event with it late last year that scared the bageezus out of me: We were traveling on an Interstate, which was flat and dry. No cars in front of me for 1/2 mile or more. I was in the left lane, passing a tractor trailer that was in the lane to the right of me. As I was almost past the truck, the car suddenly did a panic stop from 75 mph, down to about 40 in a matter of seconds, even though there was nothing in front of me. Thank goodness, there was no one directly behind me, or there would have certainly been a MAJOR accident. My guess is, that the truck had cast a shadow into my lane as I was passing it, and the car "read" that as an obstruction. It was insanely dangerous and scary. I reported it to the NHTSA, but no one ever contacted me for any follow up, including Lincoln. I don't know what the target age group is for this car, but as a 55 year old, I feel somewhat overwhelmed at the amount of technology that requires human involvement to either adjust something or use. On the touch screen, you have to swipe 2-3 times over, then click two more times to turn on or off the massaging seats. There are buttons on the side of the seat, but since you can't see them while you are driving, you end up hunting around to adjust them. Why not have some dedicated, tactile buttons on the center console? Conversely, the button to manually retract or extend the side view mirrors, is in a horrible location: directly in front of the driver's power window button on the door. I can't count how many times I have been driving and accidentally folded in the mirrors, instead of rolling down the window. That button should have been to the left of the steering wheel, on the dashboard, away from any other frequently-used buttons. I haven't made a final decision on keeping this car or not, but I'm definitely on the fence. For a $55k car, that shouldn't be a choice I have to make. Update:. I sold the car. Trouble people are apparently having with the transmission, is what pushed me over the edge. I didn't want to get stuck with an expensive repair bill. I like Ford vehicles, bit this one was a miss for me.
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The perfect match
Wayne G., 08/15/2019
updated 08/28/2024
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
Have had our Reserve 2.7L AWD for six weeks; it has all the options except the Ultimate and Lincoln Play. We just returned from a 500-mile trip to western Colo. and back across the continental divide (10,000'+ mt. passes). We towed a boat trailer (just over 3000 lb.) and had our luggage and two E-bikes in back. You can drive up the mountain at any (safe) speed you choose even with the load; it has the power. This is perhaps the quietest vehicle we have had; our other two vehicles are a Jag XF and an Alfa Romeo Giulia (which replaced an Audi and a BMW respectively). We used the massaging 22-way seats on our highway trip; they really work. The backup camera allows me to position our receiver hitch right at the trailer ball when hooking up the trailer. I love all the safety features; they keep you informed without intruding. We drove our first 1000 miles around our home area, suburban driving, getting about 20-21 MPG. We are very pleased with our purchase. Everything appears to be functioning flawlessly. Update: Now at 14 months, we continue to be exceptionally pleased with the Nautilus. We recently completed a 3000-mile trip carrying our e-bikes on a receiver bike rack. We had a chance to use the cruise control which would control not only speed, but steer the car around curves (but not let you take your hands off the wheel) and also manage braking when needed. We love the car. That 2.7 engine has all the power you need. We were running on highways with 80 mph speed limits; even at that speed, if you touch the accelerator you can quickly be in triple digits. Quiet, smooth, powerful. With our trailer hitch and optional roof rack, it is also quite functional. We are now at 17K miles. The Nautilus continues to impress. What can I say further; it does everything right. Drove through heavy snowfall this week; it was like I was looking out the window of our home. Inside the vehicle it was warm and comfortable, tracking well, while outside the snow swirled and the traffic stalled. We traded in our Jag XF for a 2020 Audi SQ5 which is a bit of an SUV sportscar, but the Nautilus has more comfort features and more capacity. Both are excellent choices. Now at 25,000 miles we continue to really enjoy this vehicle. We drove to Washington, DC, and back averaging about 600 miles per day (about 8 hours driving) because all the safety features made driving so effortless. The pushbutton shifter is still not my favorite; I preferred the rotary dial on our Jag. Now at 33,000 miles: The Nautilus continues to be flawless. We drove it on a 5,000-mile trip to the East Coast (DC, VA, NC, SC, GA, Fl) from Colorado. Solid, comfortable, responsive. We had initially leased it, thinking that we may want to get an EV later, but now we have paid off the residual payoff amount and it's a keeper. At 35,000 miles our Nautilus (2.7L V6) continues to please us. Zero problems, and a responsive servicing dealership. We recently drove it to Aspen and back through the mountains in winter. It is our chosen vehicle for long distance trips. In contrast, we consider our Audi SQ5 to be a 'shopping sports car'. At 39,000 miles, our Nautilus has proven to be a trouble-free vehicle. You press the start button, and it's there at your service. Yesterday, I used it to haul lumber. It will fit planks up to not-quite-eleven feet inside without the roof rack Now at 42,000 miles, we again towed our boat through the mountains to western Colorado this past weekend. Smooth and effortless. Everything functions like when it was new (five years later).
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MKX Was Great Car but the Nautilus is Phenomenal.
Brian J. Edelstein, 04/12/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
35 of 43 people found this review helpful
I just traded in my 2016 LIncoln MKX and before that a a 2013 Lincoln MKX but the New Lincoln Nautilus is a Phenomenal Car!! Improvements made in every little area you can think of. The ride alone is so much better, it is like riding a car like ride now in Comfort Mode. The Dashboard I Just Love Everything about and just learning still. I like the wireless charging system too. The car is a lot quieter too and a lot more sound insulation, you can tell. The side laminated windows do wonders to suppress the wind noise. I like having WiFi in the car too, I did not have before. The safety features have gotten a lot better too. With evasive steering and lane centering with the adaptive cruise control is impressive, among other items. The Revel Ultima The Sound System is one of the Best I ever Heard. My music sounds new again through the Revel Ultima’s 19 speakers. I did the Black Label Edition this time and Love all the services that come with it. I think it was really worth the price difference. Besides the car itself is just Gorgeous!! I never got so many people stopping me and asking me what kind of car it is and telling me How Much They Love the Nautilus!! I got mine in Rhapsody Blue with the Chalet Interior and the Black Label Wheels, That are Just Stunning!! Thanks Lincoln for Making a Great Vehicle Even Better!! I Guess You can Tell I Love My Nautilus!!
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Paul Descoteaux, 07/23/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
23 of 28 people found this review helpful
I am sitting in the Lincoln repair center waiting for someone to look at my Nautilus for the fifth time. Center console screen just stops working. Hoping I can claim this car under the lemon law. Don’t buy a Lincoln if you don’t want to spend hours waiting in the repair shop.
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Great Car
Tom, 04/06/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Select 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
23 of 28 people found this review helpful
Car is very quiet. Nice power from 2.0 L engine. Safety features, lane keeping and brake warning work well. Took a while to get car to synch to home wifi for updates. SYNC works well with both android and apple products. Seats are very comfortable, but some people have to play with settings for a while to get it right for them.
Underrated Crossover
Walter, 10/07/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I cross shopped the Lincoln Nautilus with Audi, BMW, and Land Rover. Ultimately, the Lincoln had more standard features, more power (especially in the 2.7 twin turbo I opted for), and came in at a better price. And frankly, I don't see as many of them on the road as the German counterparts - I'd rather not be a lemming. Perhaps the only things I wish came standard, especially at the higher tier, are adaptive cruise and a front camera. Not deal breakers, but I wasn't willing to pay for $1500 for the package to get them.
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Warning re Phone Charging
Bob Gidden, 02/22/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
54 of 69 people found this review helpful
I have a Lincoln Nautilus and it has some problems. 1 DANGER WARNING The wireless charging system has no cut off. I purchased a new LG L6 phone specifically because it offers wireless charging. After about a 2 hour drive the alarm on the phone went off indicating a high temperature. And wow was it ever hot. If we did not have the door to the pocket open we would never have noticed and perhaps the LiOn battery would have exploded. The pocket is unusable if the phone is on the charger. The glass is facing up and nothing should be put on it. This was not thought out too well by the designers. 2 It rides like a pick up truck. This is my 3rd Lincoln. First two were MKX. The dealer has balanced the tires twice and rotated them. No help. The tires are 245/40R20 Continental made in Portugal. The web site lists them as a type of sport tire. Why are they on a large luxury car? I have over 4,000 miles on it now. There are 3 ride settings but they make no difference. 3 The windshield has been sloped down and back. This makes it difficult for a large person to enter the front seats. My passenger is 6 foot 2 and if the seat is forward at all he cannot get in the car. He must put the seat back and down to get in. I have hit myself on the door while getting out. Hard on my nose LOL This is a design flaw but we can live with it. Beyond that I love all the buttons, displays, options, radio, etc. I was skeptical about the 4 cylinder engine but with the 8 speed transmission and turbo it is great. Hard to tell what gear you are it due to the smooth shifting. I would like to hear if you plan another review after other people have driven it for a while.
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Dear Lincoln-Do You Really Want To Know???
Steve Weightman, 01/21/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
40 of 51 people found this review helpful
This beautiful car would be great if the voice commands would work like it is supposed to. Very frustrating! Also. too much unnecessary stuff on the screen....too cluttered. MOST IMPORTANTLY, VOICE ACTIVATION BARELY WORKS!!! Like I said...do you really want to know?
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Transmission is a deal breaker
Mike, 09/13/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
I seldom post reviews but feel compelled. If you are considering this car, pay attention to the comments here and elsewhere about the transmission on the 2.0L turbo. I have owned an Acura, Lexus and 2 BMWs and this engine is an engineering failure. It is fine at highway speed but most people use their cars for commuting or driving in their community. At lower speeds it is like riding on a bucking horse, particularly when downshifting. It will rock back and forth at idle. I have tried all combinations of driving mode and fuel grade and there is no difference. The car does have some luxury but also head scratchers like cheap plastic and lack of standard features. It is built on the Ford Edge platform, would suggest the Edge is a superior vehicle for much less. Or you could get the 6 cyl for another $10K.
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Disappointed, 03/27/2019
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2019 Lincoln Nautilus Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
22 of 29 people found this review helpful
This is actually the 2.7 GTDI model, but there was no choice to select this model within this venue. Within a few miles of new the transmission slipped a great deal when trying to shift between 3rd and 4th gears. Dealer found the problem to be in the transmission control software and fixed the problem. However, at about 8,000 mile it reoccurred, but not as bad as before. The transmission jerked and made a loud noise when shifted into drive or reverse. No noticeable pattern to the problem. Same fix as before the transmission control software was updated and it fixed the problem. There is a flaw in the paint that the dealer has looked over several times and even sent picture to Lincoln. This has been going on over 3 years now and still no response from either. At about 3 years there have been electronic issue that come and go. The vehicle is for the most part a pleasure to drive, but for the price I'm just not sure if I would purchase another. The vehicle currently has 34,000 miles. The vehicle needed new tires at 25,000 miles. Gas mileage overall is 18.6 mpg. Lincoln brags that they will give you a loaner when your car goes in for service. Not so with the dealer that services this vehicle. The dealer also promised 4 oil changes as part of the purchase deal. After two changes the dealership was sold and the new dealer will not honor the last two oil changes. Couple of more things.... when you drive it in the rain there is a loud water running sound in the roof. Most like the drain. It can get on your nerves. At night there is a red light strip just above the back up camera that makes it hard to use the camera and even the mirrors.
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Not like my MKX in a bad way
Lu Stephens, 07/24/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 25 people found this review helpful
I waited to get a new Lincoln because I loved my old MKX. My nautilus has more road noise, rides roughly, and the transmission jumps into gear. I am not a happy camper!!!
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NotAFan, 09/10/2020
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The interior of a luxury brand should not fall apart days into it...yet here I am. 6+ times in to fix popped off panels, pillars falling off, rattling so loud the stereo won't drown it out (from panels not staying on), and now the carpet is pulling away. Add to this the fade spots on the black leather interior and you got a fabulous 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. I don't even care that the transmission shift feels like a clown car at times. :(
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Porsche Cayenne’s “ Nemesis “?
Lumpy , 05/09/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 24 people found this review helpful
I think so!!!! As a former Cayenne S owner, I guess I’d have to say, the Nautilus is a more than viable contender.....in some areas it surpasses the Cayenne....and I loved my Cayenne! Comfort.....there should be no doubt...the Nautilus wins, hands down! I have to be absolutely honest up front though, ........they are two distinctly different critters! The Cayenne is a sports car in disguise, and the Nautilus is a Continental in disguise!! If I’m prowling mountain roads, in search of BMW X-5’s ( my favorite prey BTW), I want the Cayenne V8, and the adjustable suspension! However, if I’m taking my bride, or significant other, to the honeymoon hideaway in the Rockies and I want to smother her/him with comfort, and assure her/him I’m the MAN, the Nautilus is going to get the nod! As I said.....two different critters, with two distinct identities! Both of which in some form or fashion, attempt to somewhat be the other! And to a degree , they both pull it off! Well done Porsche.......Touché Nautilus!! I want to point out something else.....the trim selections that this edmunds site auto offers, do not include the Reserve Twin-turbo V-6.....that’s a shame, as that’s the one that really throws out the gauntlet.....choose your options carefully when buying or leasing.....the twin turbo is a kick to drive!!!
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Beauty in Iced Mocha
Atlanta girl, 03/22/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
I leased this car and after my first week with it I am having a few questions of WHAT HAVE I DONE! I gave us a Nissan Murano Platium after three years and 22,300 miles with all the bells and whistles on it. I truly wanted what I had with this car plus a bit more. I paid $51,000 and there is no front camera or the other safety features they all talk about. These must have been in the most expensive package that I did not get as I felt front camera should have been standard. Getting kicked again for assuming. The engine shutting off once you are stopped for any time is a pain in the rear. I have to remember to shut it off each time I start the car. Also still not wild about not having a gear shift. But the sound systems is brilliant and love hooking my phone in and using my apps in the car. Getting into the car may be hard for a taller person than I am at 5’3” as the seat position doesn’t give you much room and one must duck their head to get into the car. Driving is not real smooth at first but hopefully it will get better. I do love the color of iced mocha that I bought and the cappuccino inside.
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Do not buy this car! Nothing but issues!
Abby, 01/07/2021
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in January of 2019. I was hesitant that it was the first model year of the car, but the dealership assured me that it was just an MKX with a different body. 6 weeks after owning the vehicle, the instrument panel went out when I was 50 miles from home. Had it towed to the dealership. They couldn’t find the problem. The panel continued to go out, and Lincoln concierge was able to find me a dealership that could repair it. This was an 8 week process. Fast forward to November of 2019. I was on a trip about 150 miles away, the car just shuts down in the middle of the interstate. It just stopped accelerating. I was able to get on the side of the road, called roadside, and was told that I could either go to auto zone to get it checked or leave it at a dealership to the closest city I was in. How would I get home? How would I get the vehicle back? It restarted 30 minutes later, so I decided to continue on. It died 3 more times. It restarted. But once it died in a construction zone with no pull off and I truly feel lucky to be alive after that experience. Finally get back, take it to the dealership, the dealership has it for 2 weeks and tells me I have nothing to worry about. On December 28, it died while driving for the 4th time. It would not restart this time. It took Lincoln roadside 6 hours to get a tow truck to the vehicle. 11 days later, I still don’t have an update on the vehicle. I also don’t have a loaner vehicle. Where is the service that you are sold when you buy a Lincoln? They want me to pay $65,000 for one of their vehicles and then they want me to pay more for a rental car because they produced a faulty vehicle?! This car is not safe! It is scary! I only have 30,000 miles on it and bought it brand new.
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Luv my Lincoln
Michael Pernick, 04/01/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
Ride is quiet, have the 2.7 great pick up. Much better then my 3 previous genesis and Lexus’s
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Wish I could give negative stars!
Linda , 08/24/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 18 people found this review helpful
I’m disgusted with this vehicle! Cheap interior parts. Seat system doesn’t work. Screen system just stopped working. Now I got a power train failure alert Lincoln needs to buy this piece of trash back now!
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Lincoln Nautilus: Worst new car among 25 I’ve had
Ray D., 12/03/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
2.7 L, AWD, Reserve 1. Extremely retarded engine timing: Been back to Sesi Lincoln many times, but no fix. When I step on the accelerator, no response, then it surges. The transmission slams to engage. Very hard to finese your stop and go drive. Unsafe, hard to control. 2. Navigation is completely unreliable. Erroneous directions, compared to Google maps. It generates totally unknown addresses as “destination”. It has led me astray many times. Sesi has tried to fix but still bad. 3. Vibrations at highway speeds: The dealer, Sesi, tried to tell me “It’s within spec.” I downloaded a vibration analyzer on my cell phone and showed them how BAD it is. Finally, they replaced the tires. Vibration gone.
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Beauty
Mary Williams, 01/12/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Compare similar makes before making your choice. We were sold on this one, hands down!
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Very Poor MPG
Michael Antonovich , 08/01/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
After nearly 1700 miles w smaller engine and FWD only getting 19 mpg be it City or highway Windshield Vehicle Description Fuel Economy 23. 21 city 26 highway
My 5th Lease of this size Lincoln
ThomasL, 12/08/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Ok, it started in 2012 when I leased an MKX. Then 3 more and finally the new 2019 Nautilus. What can I say other than I like new and I do not drive much. Pro: Easy entry and exit. Comfortable seat. Nice ride. Great mileage: about 24 overall. Good looking SUV. Also, Lincoln service picks up and delivers even for an oil change. Cons: Not many:: I am not a fan of the push button transmission selection. Just too many buttons in that area....like the button I have to push to keep the engine shutting off every time I stop and start up again. If I could not shut that idiotic feature off, it would be a deal breaker on another Lincoln lease. Others like this....namely Cadillac, Audi etc. get way too pricey way too fast for the same features. So I will probably lease number 6 when the time comes ( . Also I lease a 2019 Mustang Ecoboost Convertible for summertime use; which to my surprise has more driver leg room than the Nautilus) In my opinion the Nautilus does not take a back seat to any other luxury SUV.
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Drove one for a week the good and bad
MTed y, 06/09/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
The positive: This is a a larger suv but it is not too large and still feels sporty. We own a Durango and this only felt a little smaller. This has a better ride but I do really like the Durango. It is quiet and fit and finish is very good. Gas mileage wasn’t bad and it did handle as sporty as one could realistically expect. Technology was great, it was easy to get use to the features. Stereo was fantastic. The negative: I’m 6’4 and the front seat comfort Was sub par. I’m not a Fat guy and I didn’t feel cradled at all, It didn’t go down enough even though I did have enough headroom. It was more of a high truck feel than anything else. Key fob is big .... honestly with those two issues it felt like the car was built for small females.
Lousy power train, ponderous handling
Car nut, 11/24/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
It's a shame what this car became. Nice comfort features but the transmission slips and surges all over the place and the engine is underpowered and noisy for this price. Lincoln should have kept the six cylinder. Also while the ride is hushed and comfortable the trade off is overly soft handling. It feels like the whole front end rolls over when making turns. Finally it is much too expensive
It,s ok!
JPB, 07/25/2019
updated 02/01/2024
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Select 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 16 people found this review helpful
Push button electrical transmission is a safety hazard. slow to engage and frightens my wife in a car wash when it wont go into Neutral..Rear outside windows always drips after going through a car wash. Various controls on steering wheel to small ! very difficult to read and use.They are very confusing.We have 14000 miles on the car and I am already thinking about what lease next.Overall quality seems good. Still don't know how to use many of the electronics and dash display is confusing. Decent but not exciting car..car is too expensive but good quality
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Comfort and confidence
PSB, 07/30/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Ideal for a retired couple, perhaps not ideal for a young growing family. Comfort in use, courtesy at dealer for routine or other maintenance, confidence in the safety features and not flashy in appearance. A rare combo.
Love Lincoln
OVB, 10/05/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Been driving Lincolns for years. Just traded my ‘14 MKS for a ‘19 Nautilus. Beautiful car, great ride. Got the Reserve package with the 2.7 Twin Turbo. Great engine for this car. I had an older MKX back in ‘07 that always seemed underpowered but not this one. You will not be disappointed.
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Nautilus is a piece of junk !!!
JMF, 04/02/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 56 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Lincoln loved MKX .The changes to Nautilus suck the worst changes I have ever seen .Don't buy it horrible to drive no pep and seats are beyond uncomfotable.Hate the car !! Already 3 recalls. Way over priced for less featues than MKX.
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A real disappointment
Used to like Lincolns, 11/28/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
I had an MKX and was looking to trade up to Nautilus, but one test drive erased that idea. The new engine is weak and the transmission hunted between gears constantly. I wound up getting a Lexus RX350 which is a much smoother vehicle.
A Love/Hate relationship
Brit, 10/10/2023
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle in 2021. It’s been in the shop for 3wks now because the engine completely overheated while on I was on the highway. Come to find out I had a coolant leak. The system in the car only warned me once it was too late. I was on the highway and the overheating light came on. The engine is damaged and the 4years old Nautilus now requires a new engine. Make sure you get that extended warranty! Thankfully all of this was covered.
Beautiful in Black...
K Duckworth, 06/20/2023
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I can not imagine an automobile any more enjoyable to drive,anywhere! No I'm not an employee,nor am I getting paid for this review,but,we absolutely this car! It's beautiful,stylish,fuel efficient,powerful(we opted for 2.7 tt awd) and luxurious! Sure it's had a few little things come up,but Long Lewis Ford in north Al has helped us every way possible ! Any vehicle with this much on it is going to have little problems come up. This is our 3rd Lincoln,and are very satisfied..Happy Wife,Happy Life !
LOVE MY LINCOLN SO FAR!
Proud Owner, 05/22/2020
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love this car so far! I have owned a LEXUS and BMW in the past and decided I wanted to buy American. This car is everything I hoped it would be!.
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Luxury SUV
Gerry, 02/01/2023
updated 08/05/2024
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Smooth and quiet. Would like better seats. Seem a little small and lower quality than you would expect.
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Good but not great
Josh, 10/23/2022
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Looks great - we’ll appointed and solid technology package. Recurring issue with steering column short that affects i. Dash display and cuts mobile calls off. Roof drainage tubes got plugged and water collected in under floorboards creating a short. Both issues fixed under warranty (which is only 4 years/50k miles).
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Fixed transmission problem
D Clay, 07/26/2021
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have 34000 miles on car only one problem The transmission sometimes slammed into drive from park or neutral. Took it to dealer and problem completely solved with software update. Can’t even feel the shift to drive now. Other small problem was screen froze. However only twice in 34000 miles and solved by turning off car and let system reboot. This is a very comfortable car very quite, and many safety features. Lighting is excellent. The car purchased had all bells and whistles except for 4 wheel drive. It does have the larger 2.7 engine which Is a hoot to drive but the torc will take the steering wheel away from you if not careful when getting on it at slower speeds. With that engine I wish I had the 4 wheel drive. I gave only 4 stars because of the initial solved transmission problem
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A Maserati Replacement
Bill, 07/13/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Actually have the 2.7 liter 6 cylinder twin turbo engine. What a pleasure to drive.
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Great car
Tom Valeo , 01/08/2020
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Quite smooth very responsive twin turbo v6 engine Great handling on the road. Inside n out Lincoln nailed this great job Lincoln. Already looking forward to my next Lincoln
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VERY HAPPY!
Molly, 11/01/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
I decided to purchase a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus after exhaustive research. When you compare seat comfort, ride, quietness, warranty, and other perks Lincoln offers to the other vehicles in it's class it's a no brainer. I would highly recommend a Nautilus.
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Too small
JC, 05/29/2020
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Car is not comfortable. The seating and leg room in the front seats is too small.
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Pleased
Richard Heller, 02/19/2019
2019 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 19 people found this review helpful
Very quiet and comfortable.
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