2005 Chevrolet Impala vs 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
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 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 609 | 487 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 555 | 32 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 19 |
| Median reported mileage | 77,516 mi | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 331 | 75 |
| Exterior Lighting | 49 | 292 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 67 |
| Steering | 60 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 39 |
| Power Train | 52 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 36 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 44 | 18 |
| 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 Mercury Grand Marquis
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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.