2010 Chevrolet Impala vs 2010 Hyundai Sonata
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 | 2010 Chevrolet Impala | 2010 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 441 | 345 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,184 | 50 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 22–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,001 mi | 66,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 7 | 164 |
| Electrical System | 132 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 102 | 20 |
| Engine | 88 | 29 |
| Power Train | 67 | 21 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 74 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 47 | 11 |
| Steering | 42 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 50 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 43 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 39 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
2010 Chevrolet Impala
2010 Hyundai Sonata
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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.