Chevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Camry
The Chevrolet Malibu is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 25 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) | 2,356 | 1,616 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 64 and 13 | 204 and 27 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 100,000 miles | 51,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 26 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 33 | 21 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,600 | $2,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,356 complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu and 1,616 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: 5 for the Chevrolet Malibu, 10 for the Toyota Camry.