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Worst Vehicles of 2005

The most problematic 2005 model year vehicles ranked by NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

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How scoring works: Each complaint counts as 1 point, each recall as 5 points, and each federal investigation as 10 points. Click any vehicle to view its full reliability profile.

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#12005 Jeep Grand CherokeeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

2,733 complaints5 recalls1 invest.117 TSBs

#22005 Chevrolet CobaltSubcompact Cars

2,231 complaints6 recalls1 invest.646 TSBs

#32005 Dodge DurangoSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

2,001 complaints9 recalls10 invest.75 TSBs

#42005 Ford EscapeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

2,030 complaints5 recalls2 invest.59 TSBs

#52005 Ford FreestyleSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

2,017 complaints2 recalls2 invest.43 TSBs

#62005 Chevrolet TrailblazerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

1,902 complaints2 recalls2 invest.672 TSBs

#72005 Chrysler PacificaSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

1,800 complaints2 recalls5 invest.92 TSBs

#82005 Dodge Ram 1500

1,625 complaints7 recalls5 invest.37 TSBs

#92005 Nissan PathfinderSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

1,560 complaints4 recalls1 invest.87 TSBs

#102005 Jeep Liberty

1,460 complaints8 recalls5 invest.78 TSBs

#112005 Toyota SiennaMinivan - 2WD

1,418 complaints12 recalls6 invest.246 TSBs

#122005 Ford F 150

1,363 complaints14 recalls3 invest.95 TSBs

#132005 Dodge Grand Caravan

1,341 complaints6 recalls7 invest.32 TSBs

#142005 Chevrolet MalibuMidsize Cars

1,385 complaints6 recalls1 invest.630 TSBs

#152005 Nissan AltimaMidsize Cars

1,360 complaints2 recalls106 TSBs

#162005 Toyota PriusMidsize Cars

1,298 complaints6 recalls3 invest.222 TSBs

#172005 Chrysler Town And Country

1,154 complaints7 recalls7 invest.99 TSBs

#182005 Nissan MuranoSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

1,169 complaints6 recalls2 invest.78 TSBs

#192005 Nissan XterraSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

1,173 complaints6 recalls1 invest.87 TSBs

#202005 Ford FreestarMinivan - 2WD

1,092 complaints4 recalls6 invest.44 TSBs

#212005 Nissan MaximaMidsize Cars

1,152 complaints2 recalls92 TSBs

#222005 Nissan TitanStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD

1,103 complaints6 recalls1 invest.104 TSBs

#232005 Chrysler 300Large Cars

1,061 complaints7 recalls3 invest.119 TSBs

#242005 Honda OdysseyMinivan - 2WD

1,046 complaints9 recalls3 invest.155 TSBs

#252005 Honda PilotSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

954 complaints15 recalls7 invest.149 TSBs

#262005 Toyota CorollaCompact Cars

969 complaints10 recalls4 invest.165 TSBs

#272005 Honda AccordMidsize Cars

880 complaints24 recalls4 invest.187 TSBs

#282005 Ford TaurusLarge Cars

1,005 complaints1 recalls2 invest.31 TSBs

#292005 Pontiac G6Compact Cars

932 complaints6 recalls4 invest.570 TSBs

#302005 Ford MustangSubcompact Cars

893 complaints9 recalls3 invest.46 TSBs

#312005 Chevrolet EquinoxSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

950 complaints1 recalls625 TSBs

#322005 Toyota CamryCompact Cars

901 complaints5 recalls2 invest.162 TSBs

#332005 Dodge MagnumSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

852 complaints7 recalls4 invest.84 TSBs

#342005 Toyota TacomaStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD

870 complaints10 recalls337 TSBs

#352005 Chevrolet ImpalaLarge Cars

809 complaints4 recalls555 TSBs

#362005 Dodge Caravan

691 complaints9 recalls7 invest.83 TSBs

#372005 Saturn IonCompact Cars

755 complaints5 recalls2 invest.585 TSBs

#382005 Nissan FrontierStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD

750 complaints6 recalls1 invest.105 TSBs

#392005 Chevrolet CorvetteTwo Seaters

716 complaints6 recalls4 invest.713 TSBs

#402005 Jeep Wrangler

756 complaints2 recalls51 TSBs

#412005 Ford Five HundredLarge Cars

716 complaints3 recalls2 invest.50 TSBs

#422005 Honda Cr VSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

599 complaints14 recalls6 invest.98 TSBs

#432005 Gmc EnvoySport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

682 complaints3 recalls2 invest.730 TSBs

#442005 Mercury Grand MarquisLarge Cars

633 complaints5 recalls4 invest.32 TSBs

#452005 Dodge Dakota

596 complaints7 recalls5 invest.64 TSBs

#462005 Dodge Ram 2500

540 complaints9 recalls8 invest.49 TSBs

#472005 Toyota SequoiaSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

558 complaints11 recalls4 invest.222 TSBs

#482005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

642 complaints0 recalls295 TSBs

#492005 Ford ExplorerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

604 complaints3 recalls2 invest.54 TSBs

#502005 Ford FocusCompact Cars

599 complaints5 recalls1 invest.55 TSBs

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