Recalls by ModelChevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Camry: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Chevrolet Malibu has 50 recalls and 17,168 owner complaints; the Toyota Camry has 47 recalls and 14,165 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 50 | 47 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 17,168 | 14,165 |
| Crashes reported | 671 | 2,317 |
| Fires reported | 159 | 231 |
| Injuries reported | 562 | 1,526 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Vehicle Speed Control |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Chevrolet MalibuToyota Camry
Every model year
| Year | Malibu recalls | Malibu complaints | Camry recalls | Camry complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 12 | — | — |
| 2024 | 2 | 46 | 1 | 53 |
| 2023 | 2 | 73 | 2 | 67 |
| 2022 | 1 | 100 | 1 | 66 |
| 2021 | 2 | 90 | 1 | 158 |
| 2020 | 1 | 203 | 3 | 276 |
| 2019 | 1 | 193 | 6 | 405 |
| 2018 | 6 | 701 | 8 | 757 |
| 2017 | 4 | 705 | 3 | 148 |
| 2016 | 9 | 841 | 2 | 184 |
| 2015 | 3 | 270 | 1 | 271 |
| 2014 | 6 | 351 | 3 | 455 |
| 2013 | 10 | 837 | 2 | 274 |
| 2012 | 2 | 907 | 2 | 591 |
| 2011 | 3 | 978 | 5 | 602 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1,363 | 9 | 604 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1,511 | 10 | 1,294 |
| 2008 | 4 | 989 | 7 | 933 |
| 2007 | 3 | 977 | 9 | 2,889 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1,119 | 5 | 317 |
| 2005 | 3 | 975 | 5 | 721 |
Chevrolet Malibu: top problems
Steering5,370
Electrical System4,365
Engine2,744
Exterior Lighting1,747
Service Brakes1,713
Power Train1,591
Toyota Camry: top problems
Vehicle Speed Control2,797
Engine2,130
Service Brakes1,630
Power Train1,537
Unknown or other1,407
Visibility1,375
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Questions
Which has more problems, the Chevrolet Malibu or the Toyota Camry?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 17,168 complaints about the Chevrolet Malibu and 14,165 about the Toyota Camry with NHTSA, so the Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA lists 50 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Malibu and 47 for the Toyota Camry since model year 2000.