Lincoln Nautilus ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2019–2025)
Side-by-side AutoScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Lincoln Nautilus we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Nautilus across generations.
Average AutoScore
83/100
Best Year
2022 Lincoln Nautilus
Score 88
Weakest Year
2024 Lincoln Nautilus
Score 78
Every Lincoln Nautilus Ranked
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A supremely comfortable and generally reliable luxury SUV, perfect for discerning buyers prioritizing a smooth, trouble-free ownership experience.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical · Climate Control System · Interior Trim & Features
A comfortable and reliable luxury SUV, benefiting from years of refinement.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Engine Minor Oil Leaks · Active Suspension Components
A comfortable luxury cruiser with good overall reliability, but specific engine and electrical checks are essential for peace of mind.
Top risks: Engine (2.0L EcoBoost) · Electrical/Infotainment · Transmission (8-Speed Automatic)
A comfortable and stylish cruiser, but its advanced electronics and EcoBoost engines demand attentive ownership.
Top risks: Electrical / Infotainment · Engine (EcoBoost specific) · Transmission (8-speed automatic)
A comfortable luxury cruiser with good bones, but keep an eye on electronics and transmission health.
Top risks: Transmission · Electrical/Infotainment · Engine (2.0L EcoBoost)
A technologically advanced luxury SUV with strong initial appeal, but buyer beware of first-year model teething issues.
Top risks: Infotainment & Software · Hybrid System (if equipped) · Build Quality & Interior Fitment
A bold step for Lincoln, but its newness dictates a cautious approach from a reliability standpoint.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Systems · Hybrid Powertrain Integration · Fit and Finish / Body Hardware
Problems That Follow the Nautilus Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Engine (2.0L EcoBoost)
Appears in 2 model years · 29% of generations
Electrical/Infotainment
Appears in 2 model years · 29% of generations
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