2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs 2005 Toyota Avalon
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 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2005 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 487 | 228 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 32 | 204 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,000 mi | 49,877 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Grand Marquis | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 292 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 72 |
| Electrical System | 75 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 67 | 12 |
| Steering | 20 | 42 |
| Seat Belts | 36 | 2 |
| Power Train | 5 | 33 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 46 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 38 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
2005 Toyota Avalon
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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.