KnownCarProblemsChevrolet Malibu Problems by Year
Owners have filed 17,145 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Malibu since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2009, 2010, 2004. The most common problem overall: steering.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Chevrolet Malibu problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Malibu | 43 | Electrical | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 Malibu | 71 | Engine | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 Malibu | 99 | Engine | 1 | 4 |
| 2021 Malibu | 90 | Other or unspecified | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Malibu | 198 | Engine | 1 | 10 |
| 2019 Malibu | 192 | Transmission | 1 | 8 |
| 2018 Malibu | 700 | Engine | 6 | 23 |
| 2017 Malibu | 703 | Engine | 4 | 16 |
| 2016 Malibu | 840 | Engine | 9 | 23 |
| 2015 Malibu | 270 | Engine | 3 | 18 |
| 2014 Malibu | 351 | Engine | 6 | 19 |
| 2013 Malibu | 836 | Electrical | 10 | 33 |
| 2012 Malibu | 907 | Electrical | 2 | 50 |
| 2011 Malibu | 978 | Electrical | 3 | 40 |
| 2010 Malibu | 1,363 | Steering | 3 | 41 |
| 2009 Malibu | 1,509 | Steering | 5 | 41 |
| 2008 Malibu | 989 | Steering | 4 | 30 |
| 2007 Malibu | 977 | Steering | 3 | 37 |
| 2006 Malibu | 1,117 | Steering | 6 | 42 |
| 2005 Malibu | 975 | Steering | 3 | 46 |
| 2004 Malibu | 1,147 | Steering | 6 | 47 |
| 2003 Malibu | 569 | Electrical | 2 | 35 |
| 2002 Malibu | 567 | Electrical | 2 | 18 |
| 2001 Malibu | 721 | Electrical | 2 | 36 |
| 2000 Malibu | 922 | Brakes | 3 | 45 |
91 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Chevrolet Malibu
- What years of the Chevrolet Malibu have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2009 (1,509), 2010 (1,363), 2004 (1,147).
- What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Malibu?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the steering (5,348), electrical (4,357), engine (2,736).
- Which Chevrolet Malibu years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2021 (90), 2022 (99), 2019 (192). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.