Chevrolet Impala vs Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Chevrolet Impala. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Impala | Honda Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,128 | 1,506 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 73 and 95 | 138 and 9 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 92,000 miles | 95,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 29 | 22 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,128 complaints for the Chevrolet Impala and 1,506 for the Honda Accord. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 7 for the Chevrolet Impala, 8 for the Honda Accord.