Lincoln Aviator vs Chrysler 300C
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Lincoln Aviator | Chrysler 300C |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 719 | 1,763 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2026 | 2005–2017 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2005 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2014 |
| Crashes reported | 23 | 40 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 25 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 23 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.4% | 5% |
Lincoln Aviator by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
120
16.7%
Electrical System
85
11.8%
Body & Structure
85
11.8%
Engine & Cooling
67
9.3%
Other & Unspecified
50
7.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
43
6.0%
Brakes
35
4.9%
Chrysler 300C by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
504
28.6%
Engine & Cooling
405
23.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
212
12.0%
Electrical System
172
9.8%
Airbags
89
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
83
4.7%
Steering
74
4.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
39
2.2%