2000 Chevrolet Impala vs 2000 Toyota Avalon
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 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 818 | 173 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 377 | 124 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 49 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 73 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,647 mi | 86,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 187 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 159 | 18 |
| Steering | 124 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 80 | 26 |
| Engine | 71 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 67 | 4 |
| Power Train | 52 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 44 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 97 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 42 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 39 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 31 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 7 |
2000 Chevrolet Impala
2000 Toyota Avalon
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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.