2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid vs 2009 Nissan Altima
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 | 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | 2009 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 25 | 1,547 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 186 | 117 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 21–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 859 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 466 |
| Engine | 2 | 107 |
| Power Train | 5 | 95 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 91 |
| Structure | 1 | 90 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 49 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 0 | 483 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 229 |
| Stalling | 0 | 58 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 34 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
2009 Nissan Altima
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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.