Last updated: 2026-10-10

2024 Lincoln Nautilus
RELIABILITY SCORE: 71/100 (GOOD)

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

Complaint Severity72/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs70/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact63/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity81/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

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)

Redesign Year

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)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

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 sold

Segment avg: 6.9

LowAvgHigh
Low

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.

26V1650002026-03-19

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.

25V5180002025-08-08

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.

25V3430002025-05-23

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.

VIN History Report

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.

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  • 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

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver, Front Passenger)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver)
View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Lincoln NautilusRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5

Based 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.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4)SERVICE BRAKES (3)VISIBILITY (2)STRUCTURE (2)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2)SEAT BELTS (1)ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (1)ENGINE (1)Other (3)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 complaintsSafety-related

Electrical 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.

4 complaints total1 crash

SERVICE BRAKES

3 complaints

Brakes 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.

3 complaints total

VISIBILITY

2 complaints

The 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.

2 complaints total
STRUCTURE (2 complaints)

STRUCTURE

2 complaints

Door 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.

2 complaints total
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaintsSafety-related

Most 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.

2 complaints total1 crash1 injury
SEAT BELTS (1 complaints)

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint
2026-02-25

The 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 complaint
2024-12-19

See attached document for complaint.

ENGINE (1 complaints)

ENGINE

1 complaint
2024-12-19

The 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 complaint
2025-04-29

The 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 complaint
2025-01-30

The 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

Lincoln Nautilus Years to Avoid

Lincoln Nautilus Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Lincoln Nautilus reliability scores by year
YearScoreRating
201962/100Good
202069/100Good
202173/100Good
202273/100Good
202373/100Good
202471/100Good
202572/100Good
202682/100Excellent

Lincoln Nautilus Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
YearScorevs Prior YearRatingRecallsComplaints
202682/100+10Excellent07
202572/100+1Good620
2024(selected)71/100-2Good719
202373/1000Good36
202273/1000Good28
202173/100+4Good218
202069/100+7Good532
201962/100—Good896

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus reliable?
Yes, it rates good for reliability and sits close to the average for 2024 SUVs. Within the Nautilus line it ranks in the middle of eight scored years. Owner complaints and recalls still point to electrical, brake and windshield trouble, so check the car's history before buying.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus?
Electrical faults are the most common, with four complaints. Brake grinding follows with three. Door and hatch seals that let in dust and fumes, and windshields that crack without impact, each draw two. Owners say repeat dealer repairs often do not solve these.
Does the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus have brake problems?
Some owners report them. Brakes grind soon after delivery, sometimes at very low mileage. Dealers replace rotors and pads, but the grinding can return, sometimes louder. One owner reports sliding with the pedal pressed to the floor. Another says the pedal arm sticks out past the pedal.
How many recalls does the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus have?
Federal recall records list 7 recalls for this model year. Four fall under visibility, two under electrical system, equipment, and the rest cover back over prevention and the electrical system. Before buying, confirm with the seller that each recall repair was completed.
Is the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus better than the 2023 or 2025?
Not clearly. Both neighboring years also rate good and rate about the same. The 2023 has 6 complaints and 3 recalls, and the 2025 has 20 complaints and 6 recalls. Complaint counts grow with time on the road, so they are not a clean comparison.

Don’t buy a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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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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