Chevrolet Impala vs Honda Accord
For 2005–2021 models, the Honda Accord has 21.9 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 22.4 for the Chevrolet Impala. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2021), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Impala
22.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Honda Accord
- Complaints
- 5,619
- Sold
- 2,506,091
- Recall campaigns
- 18
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2008–2009, 2011 and 2014. Fewest: 2016, 2018–2019 and 2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 85,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 92,600 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 83,456 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 87,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 80,264 mi
Honda Accord
21.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Chevrolet Impala
- Complaints
- 11,892
- Sold
- 5,427,303
- Recall campaigns
- 39
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 4
Most complaints: 2008, 2013 and 2018–2019. Fewest: 2006–2007 and 2011–2012. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 95,870 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 67,500 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 95,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 15,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 31,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Impala or the Honda Accord?
For 2005–2021 models, the Honda Accord has 21.9 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Chevrolet Impala has 22.4, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Impala?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Impala is body control and other modules, typically around 85,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Accord?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Accord is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 95,870 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala and Honda Accord years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Impala: 2008–2009, 2011 and 2014; Honda Accord: 2008, 2013 and 2018–2019.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.