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2018 Chevrolet Impala vs 2018 Hyundai Sonata

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 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA complaints59372
Recall campaigns11
Service bulletins (TSBs)881205
Investigations02
Crash reports618
Fire reports013
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)22–2526–41
Median reported incident mileage45,365 mi27,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet ImpalaHyundai Sonata
Engine7210
Electrical System1160
Power Train1140
Fuel/propulsion System231
Exterior Lighting422
Service Brakes714
Vehicle Speed Control219
Steering79

Symptoms owners describe

Oil consumption068
Check engine light060
Stalling039
Loss of power031
Vibration / shaking021
Hesitation / surging017
Misfire / rough idle016
Electrical failures013
2018 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.