2007 Chevrolet Malibu engine problems
35 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 92,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 92,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Engine cut off while driving on highway. Could not restart. Almost hit by an 18 wheeler as I tried to get to the shoulder.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil from the valve cover gasket and the oil filter housing. The contact stated the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
- Steering 673 complaints
- Electrical system 113 complaints
- Fuel system 89 complaints
- Air bags 75 complaints
- Brakes 51 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints
- Cruise control 31 complaints
- Lighting 30 complaints