Midsize sedans · 9th gen generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 13 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,639 to own, including $5,391 in repairs.
Reliability
13/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$5,391
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,800
30 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$9,873
$8,688 – $11,058, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
705
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 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.
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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 |
Yes. It scores 13 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024. The 2015 Malibu scored much better.
It scores 13 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 705 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,391 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $14,639 over 5 years: $2,448 in lost value, $5,391 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $9,873 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (63/100) and the 2018 worst (11/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.