2004 Lincoln LS vs 2004 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Lincoln LS | 2004 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 91 | 638 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 174 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 199 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,500 mi | 48,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln LS | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 238 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 79 |
| Steering | 2 | 80 |
| Power Train | 19 | 48 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 30 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 37 |
| Engine | 3 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 66 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 18 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 13 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 9 |
2004 Lincoln LS
2004 Toyota Camry
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.