CHEVROLET MALIBU
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
CHEVROLET MALIBU Reliability Overview
The CHEVROLET MALIBU has been produced from 1964 to 2025. Over 62 model years, NHTSA has received 28,991 complaints and issued 161 recall campaigns for this model.
62
Model Years
28,991
Complaints
161
Recalls
1964–2025
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2025 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 5
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2024 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 15
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 46
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 111
Recalls: 1
★★★★☆
Top Issue: electrical-system
2021 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 97
Recalls: 2
★★★★☆
Top Issue: power-train
2020 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 304
Recalls: 1
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 285
Recalls: 1
★★★★☆
Top Issue: electrical-system
2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,155
Recalls: 6
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,156
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,419
Recalls: 9
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2015 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 388
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 560
Recalls: 6
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,358
Recalls: 10
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,466
Recalls: 3
★★★★☆
Top Issue: electrical-system
2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,512
Recalls: 4
★★★★☆
Top Issue: electrical-system
2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 2,195
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 2,349
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,483
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,252
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,474
Recalls: 9
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,385
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,639
Recalls: 9
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 772
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 754
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,005
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,379
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,227
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicfoundation-componentsdiscrotor
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1,480
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicfoundation-componentsdiscrotor
1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 693
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip
1989 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-system
1986 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: seat-beltsfrontbuckle-assembly
1983 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac-system
1982 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1981 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinestoragetank-assembly
1980 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 6
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinestoragetank-assembly
1979 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: seat-belts
1978 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1977 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
No rating
1975 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1974 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: suspensionfront
1973 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
1964 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2024 | 15 | 1 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2023 | 46 | 1 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2022 | 111 | 1 | ★★★★☆ | electrical-system |
| 2021 | 97 | 2 | ★★★★☆ | power-train |
| 2020 | 304 | 1 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2019 | 285 | 1 | ★★★★☆ | electrical-system |
| 2018 | 1,155 | 6 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2017 | 1,156 | 4 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2016 | 1,419 | 9 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2015 | 388 | 3 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2014 | 560 | 6 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2013 | 1,358 | 10 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2012 | 1,466 | 3 | ★★★★☆ | electrical-system |
| 2011 | 1,512 | 4 | ★★★★☆ | electrical-system |
| 2010 | 2,195 | 4 | N/A | steering |
| 2009 | 2,349 | 6 | N/A | steering |
| 2008 | 1,483 | 5 | N/A | steering |
| 2007 | 1,252 | 6 | N/A | steering |
| 2006 | 1,474 | 9 | N/A | steering |
| 2005 | 1,385 | 6 | N/A | steering |
| 2004 | 1,639 | 9 | N/A | steering |
| 2003 | 772 | 3 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2002 | 754 | 4 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2001 | 1,005 | 4 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2000 | 1,379 | 5 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 1999 | 1,227 | 3 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicfoundation-componentsdiscrotor |
| 1998 | 1,480 | 5 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicfoundation-componentsdiscrotor |
| 1997 | 693 | 6 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-system |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | N/A | seat-beltsfrontbuckle-assembly |
| 1983 | 1 | 3 | N/A | visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac-system |
| 1982 | 3 | 3 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1981 | 3 | 3 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinestoragetank-assembly |
| 1980 | 6 | 6 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinestoragetank-assembly |
| 1979 | 4 | 6 | N/A | seat-belts |
| 1978 | 2 | 8 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | N/A | — |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | N/A | suspensionfront |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |