2006 Chevrolet Impala vs 2006 Ford Five Hundred
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 | 2006 Chevrolet Impala | 2006 Ford Five Hundred |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 524 | 364 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 803 | 25 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 58 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 73,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Ford Five Hundred |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 108 | 104 |
| Electrical System | 124 | 51 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 118 |
| Steering | 135 | 7 |
| Engine | 59 | 36 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 27 | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 44 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 23 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 17 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 72 |
| Shifting problems | 14 | 0 |
2006 Chevrolet Impala
2006 Ford Five Hundred
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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.