Complaints
132
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Lincoln Ls Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:63,086 mi
Crash-related:1
#211 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:52,140 mi
#39 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:70,893 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Lincoln Ls.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 17 | 1 | — | 63,086 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | — | 52,140 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | 70,893 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | — | 50,475 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 1 | — | 63,188 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 75,424 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 46,973 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 76,036 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 2 | — | 119,792 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 5 | — | — | 40,819 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Electric Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,086
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,140
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,893
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,475
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,188
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,424
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,973
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,036
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,792
Air Bags:Side/Window
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,819
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Lincoln Ls — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Lincoln Ls reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2005 Lincoln Ls has 132 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Lincoln Ls?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (17 complaints, avg 63,086 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (11 complaints, avg 52,140 mi); Engine Problems (9 complaints, avg 70,893 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Lincoln Ls?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 64,135 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Lincoln Ls?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Lincoln Ls include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Lincoln Ls have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 Lincoln Ls as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2005 Lincoln Ls?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Ls reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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