Recalls by ModelFord Fusion vs Chevrolet Malibu: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Ford Fusion has 46 recalls and 22,468 owner complaints; the Chevrolet Malibu has 50 recalls and 17,168 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Ford Fusion | Chevrolet Malibu | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 46 | 50 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 4 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 22,468 | 17,168 |
| Crashes reported | 792 | 671 |
| Fires reported | 172 | 159 |
| Injuries reported | 537 | 562 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Steering |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Ford FusionChevrolet Malibu
Every model year
| Year | Fusion recalls | Fusion complaints | Malibu recalls | Malibu complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 1 | 12 |
| 2024 | — | — | 2 | 46 |
| 2023 | — | — | 2 | 73 |
| 2022 | — | — | 1 | 100 |
| 2021 | — | — | 2 | 90 |
| 2020 | 3 | 186 | 1 | 203 |
| 2019 | 3 | 316 | 1 | 193 |
| 2018 | 2 | 445 | 6 | 701 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1,116 | 4 | 705 |
| 2016 | 13 | 1,662 | 9 | 841 |
| 2015 | 13 | 997 | 3 | 270 |
| 2014 | 19 | 1,337 | 6 | 351 |
| 2013 | 19 | 1,793 | 10 | 837 |
| 2012 | 5 | 2,519 | 2 | 907 |
| 2011 | 7 | 2,796 | 3 | 978 |
| 2010 | 11 | 5,131 | 3 | 1,363 |
| 2009 | 6 | 1,023 | 5 | 1,511 |
| 2008 | 5 | 1,353 | 4 | 989 |
| 2007 | 4 | 1,064 | 3 | 977 |
| 2006 | 4 | 730 | 6 | 1,119 |
| 2005 | — | — | 3 | 975 |
Ford Fusion: top problems
Steering5,781
Engine3,962
Air Bags3,531
Power Train3,144
Service Brakes2,685
Electrical System1,669
Chevrolet Malibu: top problems
Steering5,370
Electrical System4,365
Engine2,744
Exterior Lighting1,747
Service Brakes1,713
Power Train1,591
Does your car have an open recall?
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Questions
Which has more problems, the Ford Fusion or the Chevrolet Malibu?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 22,468 complaints about the Ford Fusion and 17,168 about the Chevrolet Malibu with NHTSA, so the Chevrolet Malibu 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 Ford Fusion or the Chevrolet Malibu?
NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns for the Ford Fusion and 50 for the Chevrolet Malibu since model year 2000.