2000 Chevrolet Impala vs 2000 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 | 2000 Chevrolet Impala | 2000 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 818 | 1,195 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 377 | 184 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 49 | 102 |
| Fire reports | 73 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,647 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 34 | 443 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 159 | 103 |
| Electrical System | 187 | 62 |
| Air Bags | 80 | 88 |
| Exterior Lighting | 67 | 87 |
| Steering | 124 | 29 |
| Power Train | 52 | 99 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 44 | 97 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 97 | 77 |
| Airbag warning light | 42 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 39 | 23 |
| Won’t start | 31 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 43 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 31 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 10 |
2000 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.