Chevrolet Impala vs Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Chevrolet Impala. At EPA assumptions that is about $450 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Impala | Honda Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,378 | 1,311 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 80 and 34 | 128 and 19 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 70,000 miles | 90,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 13 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 29 | 23 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $2,600 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,378 complaints for the Chevrolet Impala and 1,311 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: 4 for the Chevrolet Impala, 13 for the Honda Accord.