2013 Chevrolet Impala vs 2013 Ford Taurus
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 | 2013 Chevrolet Impala | 2013 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 270 | 581 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,536 | 94 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,000 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 34 | 293 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 108 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 52 | 57 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 96 |
| Engine | 30 | 69 |
| Power Train | 33 | 44 |
| Service Brakes | 51 | 8 |
| Suspension | 17 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 22 | 9 |
| Stalling | 16 | 61 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 59 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 63 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 14 |
2013 Chevrolet Impala
2013 Ford Taurus
Compare all Chevrolet Impala vs Ford Taurus years →
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.