2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Owners have filed 1,476 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 20% of complaints. After that come lighting (14%) and steering (13%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 1,476 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 20% of complaints
- Recalls
- 2
- Fuel economy
- 20 to 26 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
Owners have filed 1,476 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 20% of complaints. After that come lighting (14%) and steering (13%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Recalls
The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 32 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.