2005 Chevrolet Impala vs 2005 Toyota Avalon
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 | 2005 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 609 | 228 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 555 | 204 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,516 mi | 49,877 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 331 | 17 |
| Steering | 60 | 42 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 72 |
| Power Train | 52 | 33 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 24 |
| Exterior Lighting | 49 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 44 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 28 | 0 |
| Overheating | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 38 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 8 |
2005 Chevrolet Impala
2005 Toyota Avalon
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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.