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2004 Chevrolet Impala vs 2004 Kia Amanti

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.

Metric2004 Chevrolet Impala2004 Kia Amanti
NHTSA complaints1,07273
Recall campaigns40
Service bulletins (TSBs)49519
Investigations00
Crash reports448
Fire reports211
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2218
Median reported mileage70,000 mi45,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet ImpalaKia Amanti
Electrical System68111
Exterior Lighting1043
Engine7111
Steering622
Power Train479
Service Brakes, Hydraulic513
Vehicle Speed Control4112
Engine and Engine Cooling367

Symptoms owners describe

Won’t start730
Stalling505
Overheating290
Vibration / shaking190
Check engine light148
Shifting problems140
Rust / corrosion140
Clunking / rattling120

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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.