Chevrolet Impala vs Nissan Maxima
The Chevrolet Impala is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Nissan Maxima. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Impala | Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,378 | 1,726 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Transmission |
| Crashes and fires | 80 and 34 | 43 and 32 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 70,000 miles | 79,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 29 | 18 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,378 complaints for the Chevrolet Impala and 1,726 for the Nissan Maxima. 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, 2 for the Nissan Maxima.