Chevrolet Impala vs Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Chevrolet Impala. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Impala | Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,378 | 799 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 80 and 34 | 265 and 16 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 70,000 miles | 47,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 29 | 20 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,378 complaints for the Chevrolet Impala and 799 for the Toyota Camry. 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, 3 for the Toyota Camry.