2005 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2005 Lincoln LS
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2005 Lincoln LS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 975 | 90 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 629 | 31 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 34 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Lincoln LS |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 506 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 180 | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 153 | 0 |
| Power Train | 65 | 17 |
| Seats | 62 | 0 |
| Engine | 49 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 43 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 37 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 101 | 0 |
| Stalling | 65 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 59 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 40 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 34 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 32 | 7 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 0 |
| Overheating | 12 | 0 |
2005 Chevrolet Malibu
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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.