2000 Chevrolet Impala vs 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500
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 | 2000 Chevrolet Impala | 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 818 | 55 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 377 | 21 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 49 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 73 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,647 mi | 87,878 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Mercedes-Benz S500 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 187 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 159 | 2 |
| Steering | 124 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 80 | 1 |
| Engine | 71 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 67 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 53 | 1 |
| Power Train | 52 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 97 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 42 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 39 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 31 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
2000 Chevrolet Impala
2000 Mercedes-Benz S500
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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.