2013 Chevrolet Impala vs 2013 Dodge Charger
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 | 2013 Chevrolet Impala | 2013 Dodge Charger |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 272 | 360 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,537 | 259 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 18–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,000 mi | 59,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Dodge Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 52 | 167 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 108 | 18 |
| Power Train | 33 | 48 |
| Engine | 30 | 50 |
| Service Brakes | 51 | 14 |
| Steering | 34 | 30 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 41 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 22 | 7 |
| Stalling | 16 | 54 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 9 |
2013 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.