Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Altima
The Chevrolet Malibu and the Nissan Altima are rated the same on fuel economy: 26 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Altima | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,356 | 2,150 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 64 and 13 | 55 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 100,000 miles | 78,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 33 | 23 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,600 | $2,600 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,356 complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu and 2,150 for the Nissan Altima. 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: 5 for the Chevrolet Malibu, 4 for the Nissan Altima.