2019 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2019 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Chevrolet Malibu | 2019 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 188 | 388 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 881 | 231 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–46 | 26–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,750 mi | 15,274 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 65 | 112 |
| Engine | 61 | 78 |
| Electrical System | 61 | 25 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 64 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 34 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 24 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 25 | 42 |
| Stalling | 24 | 45 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 33 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 19 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 12 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
2019 Toyota Camry
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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.