2005 Cadillac Deville 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 Cadillac Deville | 2005 Ford Five Hundred |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 95 | 510 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 539 | 50 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Deville | Ford Five Hundred |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 136 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 95 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 104 |
| Engine | 10 | 58 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 49 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 41 |
| Steering | 29 | 9 |
| Structure | 2 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 62 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 63 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 44 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
2005 Cadillac Deville
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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.