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2018 Chevrolet Impala vs 2018 Honda Accord

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.

Metric2018 Chevrolet Impala2018 Honda Accord
NHTSA complaints591,875
Recall campaigns16
Service bulletins (TSBs)881307
Investigations02
Crash reports635
Fire reports04
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)22–2526–47
Median reported incident mileage45,365 mi24,970 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet ImpalaHonda Accord
Engine7552
Forward Collision Avoidance0337
Fuel/propulsion System2303
Electrical System11289
Service Brakes7249
Fuel System, Gasoline1165
Power Train11136
Vehicle Speed Control2111

Symptoms owners describe

Loss of power0180
Stalling0171
Misfire / rough idle0159
Check engine light0138
Overheating084
Vibration / shaking066
Hesitation / surging046
Clunking / rattling022

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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.