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2004 Chevrolet Impala vs 2004 Dodge Intrepid

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.

Metric2004 Chevrolet Impala2004 Dodge Intrepid
NHTSA complaints1,072129
Recall campaigns40
Service bulletins (TSBs)49531
Investigations00
Crash reports449
Fire reports215
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2219–22
Median reported incident mileage70,000 mi75,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet ImpalaDodge Intrepid
Electrical System6817
Engine and Engine Cooling3679
Exterior Lighting1043
Engine7112
Steering6210
Power Train4710
Service Brakes, Hydraulic512
Vehicle Speed Control412

Symptoms owners describe

Won’t start730
Stalling5017
Overheating297
Vibration / shaking190
Check engine light1410
Shifting problems140
Rust / corrosion140
Clunking / rattling125
2004 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.