2005 Buick Lesabre vs 2005 Ford Five Hundred
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 Buick Lesabre | 2005 Ford Five Hundred |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 77 | 510 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 530 | 50 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 52,150 mi | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Ford Five Hundred |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | 136 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 95 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 104 |
| Engine | 5 | 58 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 49 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 41 |
| Structure | 3 | 33 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 15 |
| Stalling | 7 | 62 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 63 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 44 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
2005 Buick Lesabre
2005 Ford Five Hundred
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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.