2005 Chevrolet Impala vs 2005 Lincoln Town Car
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 Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 609 | 119 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 555 | 36 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 19 |
| Median reported mileage | 77,516 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 331 | 8 |
| Steering | 60 | 8 |
| Power Train | 52 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 22 |
| Exterior Lighting | 49 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 | 15 |
| Engine | 30 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 44 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 28 | 0 |
| Overheating | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
2005 Chevrolet Impala
2005 Lincoln Town Car
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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.