Chevrolet Impala vs Nissan Maxima: reliability compared
From 2006 to 2020, owners filed an average of 369 complaints per model year about the Chevrolet Impala and 140 about the Nissan Maxima.
Side by side
| Chevrolet Impala | Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years compared | 2006-2020 | 2006-2020 |
| Owner complaints | 5,531 | 2,094 |
| Complaints per model year | 369 | 140 |
| Recalls | 19 | 14 |
| Years to avoid | None stand out | 200620092010 |
| Best years | 201620172018 | 200820112014 |
| Most common problem | Electrical | Transmission |
| Crash rating | No data | No data |
| Fuel economy | 22 mpg combined (2020) | 24 mpg combined (2020) |
A car that sells more collects more complaints, so the fairest test is the number of years to avoid, which compares each year with a typical year of the same car.
Complaints per model year
Problems compared
| Impala | Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 1,419 | 288 |
| Engine | 982 | 222 |
| Driver assistance | 910 | 72 |
| Steering | 771 | 393 |
| Airbags | 676 | 238 |
| Transmission | 639 | 580 |
| Brakes | 504 | 154 |
Questions about the Chevrolet Impala vs Nissan Maxima
Which is more reliable, the Chevrolet Impala or the Nissan Maxima?
Between 2006 and 2020, the Chevrolet Impala has 0 years to avoid and the Nissan Maxima 3. The Chevrolet Impala has been more consistent from year to year. By raw volume, the Nissan Maxima drew fewer complaints per model year (140 vs 369), though sales volume affects that number.
Which has more recalls, the Chevrolet Impala or the Nissan Maxima?
From 2006 to 2020, the Chevrolet Impala was covered by 19 recalls and the Nissan Maxima by 14.
What years of the Chevrolet Impala and Nissan Maxima should you avoid?
Chevrolet Impala: no year stands out. Nissan Maxima: 2006, 2009 and 2010.
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