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Used 2012 Lincoln Navigator Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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3.25 out of 5 stars

Headrests need to go back to the 2006 version.

lincolndude1, 03/03/2011
2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Recently traded a 2006 Navigator for a 2010 model. The ride is very smooth and handling around corners is fine. As Edmunds has stated, sometimes the transmission can't seem to find the right gear. The biggest complaint is the driver's and front passenger's headrests are way too hard causing this driver a headache. The 2006 Navigator had just the right headrest as it was more adjustable being able to pivot forward as well as up and down and was more cushioned. The 2010 can only move up and down with hardly any cushion. It's hard to understand why auto manufacturers don't stick with a good thing once it's created.

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2 out of 5 stars

5.4 is a money pit.

Brandy Brown, 06/24/2020
2010 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

I bought a used 2010 navigator in 2020, the price was right at $12,500, the car had 90,000 miles on it. I LOVE this car, its luxury and practicality wrapped in one... And I wish I'd never bought it. 4 months into owning it the engine blew up, I now owe $10,000 on a car that I can trade in for $1,000 or dump $5,000 into for a new engine. I bought an engine from a junkyard and had it put in and the mechanic said quite flatly "sell this car ASAP because these engines are known for blowing up and you'll be doing this again in another 50,000 miles" super disappointed in my purchase, wish I would've kept my silverado.

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5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
1 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Our 2nd Navigator

Tim Scholz, 11/03/2010
2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

We love the feel and drive of the car. We had a 2000 Navigator and that is why we purchased the 2011. I really like that the 3rd seat folds down flat for great room to haul stuff. We are having trouble with keeping the driver seat position with the 2 key fobs. Is any one else having this problem>

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car!!

kllllllll, 04/13/2012
2012 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

I truly enjoy this car. It is beautiful,and extremely updated in technology.I would recommend it to anyone!!

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4 out of 5 stars

Costly

Not a fan anymore, 08/14/2016
2012 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

Be prepared to fork out cash for multiple items conveniently not covered by dealer or factory. Running boards will go out and that's a wallet flatener.

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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