Lincoln Aviator vs GMC Sonoma
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 | GMC Sonoma |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 719 | 1,739 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2026 | 1984–2005 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 23 | 179 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 69 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.4% | 15.5% |
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%
GMC Sonoma by year
What breaks
Brakes
530
30.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
240
13.8%
Engine & Cooling
134
7.7%
Body & Structure
125
7.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
109
6.3%
Seats
79
4.5%
Electrical System
74
4.3%
Airbags
68
3.9%