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Chevrolet Impala and smart fortwo Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
28 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 61500 miles driven

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  28 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 61500 miles driven

Note low average odometer.

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Chevrolet Impala vs. smart fortwo Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Chevrolet Impala and smart fortwo reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Chevrolet Impalas and smart fortwos with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Chevrolet Impalas and smart fortwos that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Chevrolet Impala and smart fortwo lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Chevrolet Impala and smart fortwo have been recently.

To see how frequently Chevrolet Impala and smart fortwo problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet Impala Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Chevy is longstanding and proven company. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2007 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 I needed a 4 door for travell but was sporty and semi good on gas. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2004 2dr Coupe supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 its an icon see full Chevrolet Impala review
Chevrolet Impala Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 2006 and earlier models had bad reliability and many issues that were never addressed by GM; the same problems every year with every model year. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2007 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 GM has had a terrible reputation, and think that is well documented. I.E. Bankruptcy, government bailout. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2006 4dr Sedan 242-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Chevy loose face for some quality past US model made. And kill Canadian industry side, even if more gainful and better perform! see full Chevrolet Impala review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the smart fortwo

smart fortwo Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD		 Not many $22,000 cars get stares from people driving Porsches, Cadillacs, BMWs, Mercedes, and Jaguars, but I've had drivers of all of these stare, wave, and ask me questions about my Smart Fortwo Convertible. see full smart fortwo review
2009 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD		 I like the "uniqueness" of the car- the car really has character and personality- definitely not a cookie cutter car- a lot of fresh, new ideas see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD		 smart is a subsidiary of mercedes. The smarts have been in europe for 10 years and Canada for 4. see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD		 mercedes see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD		 Mercedes backed, reputation for quality and style see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD		 Built by MB but considered economical and eco friendly see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD		 Well it is tied into Mercedes, although they seem to distance themselves from it. I just wish it had a emblem that said - "smart, a Mercedes company". see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD		 The smart car is made by Daimler, who makes Mercedes-Benz. Daimler has a very high brand and image reputation and it shows in their smart car division. see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD		 One word - Mercedes. It is built by Mercedes in partnership with swatch. Millions of these cars are in Europe with over 10 years road experience. see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD		 Mercedes needs no introduction. I trust the brand. see full smart fortwo review