2007 Acura TL vs 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Acura TL | 2007 Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 124 | 977 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 36 | 879 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 19–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 100,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TL | Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 15 | 667 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 113 |
| Air Bags | 41 | 75 |
| Power Train | 7 | 47 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 47 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 36 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 36 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 22 |
| Battery drain | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 122 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 84 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 52 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 46 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 38 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 27 |
2007 Acura TL
2007 Chevrolet Malibu
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.