2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350
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 | 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 987 | 173 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,074 | 89 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–27 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 86,688 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 460 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 231 | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 106 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 44 | 65 |
| Power Train | 86 | 5 |
| Engine | 61 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 64 | 9 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 71 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 97 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 58 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 39 | 9 |
| Stalling | 37 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 35 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 27 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 20 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
2008 Mercedes-Benz E350
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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.