2012 Chevrolet Impala vs 2012 Chrysler 300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Chevrolet Impala | 2012 Chrysler 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 258 | 426 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,471 | 261 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 34 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 18–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,671 mi | 66,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Chrysler 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 58 | 212 |
| Power Train | 27 | 79 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 83 |
| Engine | 40 | 58 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 54 | 24 |
| Steering | 49 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 77 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 29 |
2012 Chevrolet Impala
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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.