Chevrolet Malibu vs Dodge Intrepid
The Chevrolet Malibu is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Dodge Intrepid. At EPA assumptions that is about $300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Malibu | Dodge Intrepid | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,379 | 1,227 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 71 and 8 | 51 and 31 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 65,000 miles | 74,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 28 | 18 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,379 complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu and 1,227 for the Dodge Intrepid. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Chevrolet Malibu, 7 for the Dodge Intrepid.