2001 Chevrolet Impala vs 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430
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 | 2001 Chevrolet Impala | 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 742 | 73 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 454 | 42 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 67 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 92,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Mercedes-Benz S430 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 225 | 37 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 123 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 73 | 6 |
| Steering | 76 | 1 |
| Engine | 68 | 0 |
| Power Train | 57 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 56 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 65 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 50 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 18 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 0 |
| Overheating | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 11 | 0 |
2001 Chevrolet Impala
2001 Mercedes-Benz S430
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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.