2005 Chrysler 300C 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 Chrysler 300C | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 288 | 487 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 34 | 32 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19 |
| Median reported mileage | 80,000 mi | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler 300C | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 292 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 67 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 75 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 82 | 0 |
| Engine | 70 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 57 | 1 |
| Power Train | 49 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 126 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 46 |
2005 Chrysler 300C
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.