Last updated: 2026-10-10

2024 Lincoln Nautilus Reliability Report
The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus rates good for reliability, but owners report electrical faults that repeat dealer visits often fail to fix.
Recalls
7
Complaints
19
Complaint Rate
5.7per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
N/A
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
First year of the second generation, with good reliability, a mid-pack standing among Nautilus years, and electrical faults, brake grinding and windshield cracks as the main complaints.
Top Issues to Watch
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4)
- SERVICE BRAKES (3)
- VISIBILITY (2)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2024 is the first model year of the Second generation (CDX707).
- First-year models may have unresolved issues from the new design.
- Redesigned for the 2024 model year.
- 2nd generation Nautilus (US).
What this means for buyers
First-year models carry more risk — early production issues are common. Consider waiting for the second year if reliability is a priority.
Compare 2024 pricing and recall counts against 2025+ before deciding.
2024: Second generation (CDX707) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
Should You Buy the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus?
Reliability is good for this model year, and it sits close to the average for 2024 SUVs. Among the eight scored Nautilus years, it lands in the middle. The 2023 and 2025 models rate about the same, so this is not a year to avoid or to chase. It is the first year of the second generation.
Electrical faults lead the complaints. Owners describe the rear hatch opening by itself while parked, a shifter that will not engage drive or reverse until several restarts, and false collision warnings with alarms. Dealer visits often fail to fix them. One owner reports at least seven. Brakes can grind soon after delivery, and new rotors and pads do not always stop it. Windshields crack from the bottom edge without any impact, and the crack can return after replacement. Federal recall records list 7 recalls, four of them for visibility.
Ask the seller for proof that every recall was completed, and for repair invoices covering brakes, the windshield and electrical work. Test the shifter and hatch before you buy.
Compared to the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, which scored 1 points higher. See also the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +Below-average complaint rate for SUV
- +Only 19 complaints reported
Cons
- −Above-average recall count
- −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Electrical faults show up in several unrelated places (4 complaints)
- −SERVICE BRAKES: Brakes grind soon after delivery, sometimes at very low mileage (3 complaints)
Compare 2024 Lincoln Nautilus With
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 7 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4)
- SERVICE BRAKES (3)
Recall Overview
7
recalls on record
The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has 7 recalls on record, which is above average. A high count can flag multiple component concerns, though it also shows the manufacturer is actively addressing known issues.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
5.7
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 6.9
Safety Incidents
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2024 Lincoln Nautilus Recall Details
7 recalls have been issued for the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Consequence
Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.
VISIBILITY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V953. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C36.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Consequence
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.
Buying a used 2024 Lincoln Nautilus? Check its history first
Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, and 7 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2024 Lincoln Nautilus NHTSA Safety Ratings
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 0.0%
Safety Technologies
Lincoln NautilusRepair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus.
Open and close the rear hatch several times, then leave it parked and confirm it stays latched.
Shift between park, drive and reverse repeatedly and confirm every gear engages on the first try.
Back up in an open lot and watch for false Reverse Brake Assist warnings or alarms.
Brake firmly several times on a test drive and listen for grinding from the rotors.
Check that your foot cannot catch the brake pedal arm before reaching the pedal.
Cycle every power window and confirm each one closes fully without reversing.
Inspect the windshield's lower edge for cracks and ask how many times it has been replaced.
Make a Bluetooth call while driving and ask the other person whether they hear static.
2024 Lincoln Nautilus Common Problems by Component
19 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaintsSafety-relatedElectrical faults show up in several unrelated places. Reports describe the rear hatch opening by itself while parked, the shifter refusing to engage drive or reverse until several restarts, and false Forward Collision and Reverse Brake Assist warnings with alarms. Also reported: a rear window that reverses and won't stay closed, a panoramic display that goes black while driving, and a loss of power with an abnormal sound. Repeat dealer visits often fail. One owner reports at least seven visits, and another reports a 7-week dealer stay for a repair that was never completed.
SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaintsBrakes grind soon after delivery, sometimes at very low mileage. Dealers replace rotors and pads, but the grinding comes back, sometimes louder. Owners are told new parts are on back order or that no fix exists. One report describes the vehicle sliding with the pedal pressed to the floor, which is a loss-of-control risk. A separate complaint says the brake pedal arm sticks out past the pedal, so the driver's foot can catch the arm or miss the pedal.
VISIBILITY
2 complaintsThe windshield cracks from the bottom edge without any impact, and the crack spreads until the glass has to be replaced. The failure recurs after replacement. One household reports four cracks and three replacements in a little over a year. The second complaint in this category gives no details beyond an attached document.
STRUCTURE (2 complaints)
STRUCTURE
2 complaintsDoor and hatch seals let dust and exhaust fumes into the cabin. Seats get dusty on dirt roads, and fumes are noticeable while idling in traffic. Dealers say the seals are installed correctly, and running the cabin fan on high does not help. In a separate report, a rear side window shatters at highway speed with a loud boom and no warning, blowing glass into the cabin.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaintsSafety-relatedMost of the car can shut down while driving. The large dashboard screen, the center touchscreen, power steering and most electrical systems cut out without warning. Drivers have to stop with little steering assist, and normal function takes a minute or more to return. This category includes 1 crash with 1 injury. A separate problem is Bluetooth calls with heavy static for the person on the other end, on every phone tried, that dealers cannot fix.
SEAT BELTS (1 complaints)
SEAT BELTS
1 complaintThe newer Lincoln Nautilus starting model year 2024 has an issue of moving seat positions while in motion. For the seat memory settings I am set to position 1 my wife is set to position 2 and there's at least a foot difference between us. If the Nautilus enters power save mode which seems to be quite frequent the radio system also seems to go into a deeper sleep mode too. That means when you go to power on the car the radio takes roughly an extra 2 minutes to fully boot. When it is completely booted it will decide to default to the position 1 setting even if you are driving and on the move on the road. So what has happened is from the garage my wife gets in the car, starts it, clicks the number 2 position, is driving down the road while the car is in motion the radio completes its boot up and moves to position 1 where my wife now struggles to reach the steering wheel and the pedals. And since the car is in motion she is unable to click position 2 again because the car prevents you from changing position while in motion.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (1 complaints)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaintSee attached document for complaint.
ENGINE (1 complaints)
ENGINE
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began shaking violently with the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was steered off the road and restarted; however, there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact’s husband test drove the vehicle and the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had sucked in the spark plugs and caused internal damages, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
BACK OVER PREVENTION (1 complaints)
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment system screen displayed a distorted or black image. The contact stated that while reversing the rearview camera image was distorted or black. The contact stated that the failure caused the vehicle to strike a landscape trailer while reversing. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. The contact received notification of a system fault on the Mobile App. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the insurance company to cover the repair of damages to the vehicle. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V337000 (Back Over Prevention), which the contact related to the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1 complaints)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, and the cruise control activated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the cruise control was deactivated. The Lane Departure warning light was illuminated, while the feature was turned off. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed with memory seat, memory for the mirrors, and memory failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,300.
Best & Worst Lincoln Nautilus Years
Best Lincoln Nautilus Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreLincoln Nautilus Years to Avoid
Lincoln Nautilus Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 62/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 69/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 71/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 82/100 | Excellent |
Lincoln Nautilus Reliability Compared to Other Years
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Don’t buy a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus does best on how many systems draw complaints (81/100) and worst on recall impact (63/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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