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Used Lincoln Aviator: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Lincoln Aviator from 2020 to 2025: what each year typically sells for (about $32,000 to $53,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2022–2025. Look harder at or skip 2020–2021.
2020–2025 Lincoln Aviator
A rear-drive-based three-row SUV with a smooth twin-turbo six and a quiet cabin.
Years to target: 2022–2025. Look harder at or skip: 2020–2021. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $32,000 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2021 | $35,000 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2022 | $37,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2023 | $42,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2024 | $47,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2025 | $53,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~25,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Skip 2020–2021. Early cars had a long list of recalls and software problems.
- 2020: owner complaints spike (108, mostly the electrical system).
- The plug-in hybrid Grand Touring has been the less dependable version, and the third row is best for kids.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Reserve: it adds a panoramic roof, upgraded leather and more driver aids over the standard Aviator; the Grand Touring plug-in hybrid adds AWD and big power.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2020).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2020, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2020).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Highlander 2024–2025 · $39,000–$42,000
- Toyota Sequoia 2019–2021 · $39,000–$47,000
- Lexus GX 2019–2020 · $40,500–$46,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.