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2012 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2012 Infiniti M37

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.

Metric2012 Chevrolet Malibu2012 Infiniti M37
NHTSA complaints90530
Recall campaigns20
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,33686
Investigations00
Crash reports501
Fire reports131
NCAP overall rating4/5
EPA MPG (combined)20–2621
Median reported incident mileage89,000 mi62,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet MalibuInfiniti M37
Electrical System2903
Exterior Lighting2020
Steering19111
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1292
Air Bags1018
Engine996
Service Brakes652
Vehicle Speed Control522

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling720
Check engine light420
Loss of power370
Steering problems360
Vibration / shaking350
Electrical failures320
Airbag warning light305
Won’t start290

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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.