2019 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2019 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 | 2019 Chevrolet Malibu | 2019 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 188 | 226 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 881 | 188 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–46 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,750 mi | 21,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 61 | 58 |
| Engine | 61 | 47 |
| Power Train | 65 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 29 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 41 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 25 | 14 |
| Stalling | 24 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 5 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
2019 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.