2002 Chevrolet Impala vs 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Chevrolet Impala | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 795 | 25 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 448 | 49 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 32 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,700 mi | 73,963 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Mercedes-Benz S500 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 305 | 14 |
| Exterior Lighting | 123 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 106 | 2 |
| Engine | 75 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 63 | 0 |
| Steering | 57 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 1 |
| Power Train | 36 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 75 | 0 |
| Stalling | 57 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 0 |
| Overheating | 17 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
2002 Chevrolet Impala
2002 Mercedes-Benz S500
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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.