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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.

Metric2005 Chevrolet Impala2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
NHTSA complaints609487
Recall campaigns14
Service bulletins (TSBs)55532
Investigations04
Crash reports3924
Fire reports135
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2219
Median reported mileage77,516 mi74,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet ImpalaMercury Grand Marquis
Electrical System33175
Exterior Lighting49292
Air Bags3367
Steering6020
Vehicle Speed Control2439
Power Train525
Seat Belts736
Engine and Engine Cooling319

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling4418
Won’t start280
Overheating180
Vibration / shaking130
Shifting problems120
Check engine light90
Hesitation / surging70
Clunking / rattling70
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.