Midsize sedans · 9th gen generation
Good choice About average
It scores 59 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,085 to own, including $2,249 in repairs.
Reliability
59/100
About average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,249
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,375
32 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$13,958
$12,283 – $15,633, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
90
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 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 |
Not especially. It scores 59 out of 100, about average for midsize sedans; the 2015 scored better.
It scores 59 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,249 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $12,085 over 5 years: $3,461 in lost value, $2,249 in repairs and $6,375 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,958 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (63/100) and the 2018 worst (11/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.