Recalls by ModelChevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Altima: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Chevrolet Malibu has 50 recalls and 17,168 owner complaints; the Nissan Altima has 49 recalls and 14,681 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Altima | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 50 | 49 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 0 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 17,168 | 14,681 |
| Crashes reported | 671 | 687 |
| Fires reported | 159 | 189 |
| Injuries reported | 562 | 606 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Engine |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Chevrolet MalibuNissan Altima
Every model year
| Year | Malibu recalls | Malibu complaints | Altima recalls | Altima complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 7 |
| 2024 | 2 | 46 | 1 | 44 |
| 2023 | 2 | 73 | 0 | 30 |
| 2022 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 32 |
| 2021 | 2 | 90 | 2 | 71 |
| 2020 | 1 | 203 | 6 | 162 |
| 2019 | 1 | 193 | 7 | 235 |
| 2018 | 6 | 701 | 2 | 226 |
| 2017 | 4 | 705 | 3 | 395 |
| 2016 | 9 | 841 | 4 | 555 |
| 2015 | 3 | 270 | 10 | 956 |
| 2014 | 6 | 351 | 8 | 1,114 |
| 2013 | 10 | 837 | 12 | 2,315 |
| 2012 | 2 | 907 | 4 | 426 |
| 2011 | 3 | 978 | 1 | 242 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1,363 | 3 | 381 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1,511 | 4 | 1,547 |
| 2008 | 4 | 989 | 4 | 1,031 |
| 2007 | 3 | 977 | 3 | 471 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1,119 | 3 | 824 |
| 2005 | 3 | 975 | 1 | 1,091 |
Chevrolet Malibu: top problems
Steering5,370
Electrical System4,365
Engine2,744
Exterior Lighting1,747
Service Brakes1,713
Power Train1,591
Nissan Altima: top problems
Engine3,256
Power Train2,134
Air Bags1,736
Structure1,717
Electrical System1,694
Unknown or other1,476
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Questions
Which has more problems, the Chevrolet Malibu or the Nissan Altima?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 17,168 complaints about the Chevrolet Malibu and 14,681 about the Nissan Altima with NHTSA, so the Nissan Altima has fewer. These are raw counts: the model that sold more will usually have more complaints, so compare individual model years too.
Which has more recalls, the Chevrolet Malibu or the Nissan Altima?
NHTSA lists 50 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Malibu and 49 for the Nissan Altima since model year 2000.