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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5LM5J7XC0LG••••••2020 Lincoln AVIATOR
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2020 Lincoln AVIATOR build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
106on the model
32builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Service Brakes 2Forward Collision Avoidance 2Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemApr 2026
I own a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. After starting the vehicle, I exited without intentionally placing the vehicle in gear. The vehicle began rolling backward unexpectedly after I exited. I was struck and injured by the vehicle, resulting in a laceration to my shin requiring eight…
Power TrainMar 2026
While moving in reverse, the vehicle automatic breaking system engages on and off giving a jerking movement of the car and makes you feel like you hit something. Once the vehicle is placed into Drive mode the same thing happens with the breaking system. Because of this the check…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2025
I don't know the component or system that failed but sometimes when I am parked and put my car into reverse, the brakes lock up but my car will roll backwards. I have to either jam both feet on the brake pedal or quickly shift the car back into park and turn the car off and…
SuspensionJun 2023
Air suspension component started leaking and lost pressure - unable to safely drive without repair. The entire front end of vehicle dropped lower than the rear and was not level. Incident appeared to happen after changing "driving modes" to a rain setting. Vehicle messaging…
Fuel SystemNov 2021
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked on an inclined driveway, he attempted to start the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the towing employee…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5LM5J7XC0LGL33542 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.