2003 Chevrolet Impala vs 2003 Toyota Avalon
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 | 2003 Chevrolet Impala | 2003 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 694 | 293 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 477 | 110 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 49 |
| Fire reports | 32 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 264 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 39 | 184 |
| Exterior Lighting | 103 | 1 |
| Engine | 88 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 80 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 51 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 54 | 11 |
| Steering | 30 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 69 | 0 |
| Stalling | 56 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 0 |
| Overheating | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
2003 Chevrolet Impala
2003 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.