Midsize sedans · 8th gen generation
Good choice Above average
It scores 63 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,761 to own, including $2,668 in repairs.
Reliability
63/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,668
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,034
29 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$8,303
$7,307 – $9,299, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
270
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC T
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles October 24, 2011, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Slide or Tilt switch for the roof panel may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from inadvertently being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.
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Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (63/100) and the 2018 worst (11/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 50/100 |
| 2023 | 43/100 |
| 2022 | 37/100 |
| 2021 | 59/100 |
| 2020 | 28/100 |
| 2019 | 36/100 |
| 2018 | 11/100 |
| 2017 | 13/100 |
| 2016 | 12/100 |
| 2015 | 63/100 |
No. It scores 63 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024.
It scores 63 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,668 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $11,761 over 5 years: $2,059 in lost value, $2,668 in repairs and $7,034 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $8,303 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (63/100) and the 2018 worst (11/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.