2005 Chevrolet Impala vs 2005 Ford Five Hundred
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Ford Five Hundred |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 609 | 510 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 555 | 50 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 19–21 |
| Median reported mileage | 77,516 mi | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Ford Five Hundred |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 331 | 95 |
| Power Train | 52 | 136 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 104 |
| Engine | 30 | 58 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 49 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 | 41 |
| Steering | 60 | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 49 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 44 | 62 |
| Won’t start | 28 | 0 |
| Overheating | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 15 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 44 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 63 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 11 |
2005 Chevrolet Impala
2005 Ford Five Hundred
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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.