2012 Chevrolet Impala vs 2012 Ford Taurus
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 | 2012 Chevrolet Impala | 2012 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 258 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,470 | 53 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 20–22 |
| Median reported mileage | 49,671 mi | 50,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 58 | 15 |
| Steering | 49 | 16 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 54 | 0 |
| Engine | 40 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 4 |
| Power Train | 27 | 2 |
| Structure | 8 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2012 Chevrolet Impala
2012 Ford Taurus
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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.