The Lemon Index2007 Chevrolet Impala.
The 2007 Chevrolet Impala is better than average by owner complaints: 183 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 66, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about tires, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 19 to 22 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Impala year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 627 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Chevrolet Impala year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 29K to 99K miles on the car (487 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 49K–119K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 30K–91K miles
- suspension complaints mostly came at 20K–56K miles
Recalls 3
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may caus.
- steering 2009
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIO…
- fuel system, gasoline 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 935 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Concerns with clunk noise from front of vehicle turning maneuver / steering wheel rotation.*jb…
- Power steering moan or groan noise while driving
- Ei07162 - steering clunk noise felt, heard from steering column
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–4200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
The tires on my 2007 chevy Impala wear on the inside and not on the center or outside.
2007 Chevrolet Impala owner · NHTSA complaint 10283874
More owner reports
Power steering pump squeal and eventual failure, 1st report, could not find source, 2nd report, power steering r/r 3rd report, power steering r/r.
NHTSA complaint 10260613
Loss of power steering when vehicle travels through puddle of water.
NHTSA complaint 10317485
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 66; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Impala year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2007 Chevrolet Impala problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are tires (22%), steering (21%) and suspension (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Impala have?
3 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Impala get?
19 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Impala problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 29,000 and 99,800 miles. The middle report was at 60,000 miles, from 487 complaints.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Impala have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 Chevrolet Impala cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $4200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Chevrolet Impala have?
3.5L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Impala year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2010 and 2016.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works