2001 Chevrolet Impala vs 2001 Lincoln Town Car
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 | 2001 Chevrolet Impala | 2001 Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 742 | 161 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 454 | 91 |
| Investigations | 2 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 67 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 225 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 123 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 54 |
| Steering | 76 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 73 | 2 |
| Engine | 68 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 56 | 13 |
| Power Train | 57 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 65 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 50 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 18 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 0 |
| Overheating | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 11 | 0 |
2001 Chevrolet Impala
2001 Lincoln Town Car
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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.