Chevrolet Malibu vs Dodge Charger
The Chevrolet Malibu is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Dodge Charger. At EPA assumptions that is about $600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Malibu | Dodge Charger | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,530 | 1,043 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 71 and 25 | 38 and 90 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 58,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 26 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 32 | 18 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,600 | $3,200 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,530 complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu and 1,043 for the Dodge Charger. 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, 11 for the Dodge Charger.