Chevrolet Malibu vs Honda Accord
The Chevrolet Malibu and the Honda Accord are rated the same on fuel economy: 25 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,493 | 1,856 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 54 and 9 | 86 and 18 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 28,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 30 | 22 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,700 | $2,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,493 complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu and 1,856 for the Honda Accord. 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: 4 for the Chevrolet Malibu, 8 for the Honda Accord.