Ic FE Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 5 safety recalls on file for the Ic FE, across 4 model years (2003–2006). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Ic FE years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No FE model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 FE: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ic FE problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ic FE model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 FE | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2005 FE | 1 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 FE | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2003 FE | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ic FE years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ic FE?
Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Ic FE have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.