Chevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Camry
The Chevrolet Malibu is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Toyota Camry. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,639 | 799 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 78 and 11 | 265 and 16 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 69,000 miles | 47,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 21 and 31 | 20 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,700 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,639 complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu and 799 for the Toyota Camry. 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: 6 for the Chevrolet Malibu, 3 for the Toyota Camry.