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The 2020 Nautilus is less reliable than other cars from the same model year.
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2020 Lincoln Nautilus owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.
"All buttons on the right side of steering wheel either dont work 8 out of ten cranks, or they do the other 2 times. Dealer cannot fix. Those buttons include settings and voice controls"
Anonymous, GA (2020 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 2.7-L V6 turbo)"Battery"
Anonymous, FL (2020 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 2.7-L V6 turbo)Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.
"Check engine light came on, serviced by dealer"
Anonymous A., MO (2020 Lincoln Nautilus Standard 2.7-L V6 turbo)"Check engine warning"
Anonymous, FL (2020 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label 2.7-L V6 turbo)Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
""Both left & right strut failure at 38,000 miles. Lincoln replaced the struts under warranty.""
Anonymous A., NJ (2020 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label 2.7-L V6 turbo)""While driving the warning light alerted me to power steering failure . Once I turned off the car, it was disabled and I drivable. The car had to be transported by flatbed to the dealership.""
Anonymous A., NJ (2020 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label 2.7-L V6 turbo)Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.
"Catastrophic transmission failure."
Anonymous A., IN (2020 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 2.7-L V6 turbo)""torque converter started to come apart, fragments interfered with smooth shifting. We took the vehicle to the dealership where purchawed. They diagnosed the problem and replaced the transmission, which was out of warantee, so we had to pay for it. The replacement happened about 70000 miles the problem was first noticed about 63000 miles. Our cost #10,377.97""
Anonymous, IL (2020 Lincoln Nautilus Standard 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.
"Driver seat heating stopped working. The dealer replaced the seat at no cost."
Anonymous, CA (2020 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 2.7-L V6 turbo)Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.
"Problem was detected as a result of strange noise and still waiting for a fix from the dealership."
Anonymous, TX (2020 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 2.7-L V6 turbo)Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.
AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.
Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.
Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.
Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.
Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.
Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.
Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.
Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.
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"Sunroof shade hasn't worked for over a year. The dealer can't get the parts to fix it."
Anonymous, UT (2020 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 2.7-L V6 turbo)