2020 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2020 Nissan Kicks
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 | 2020 Chevrolet Malibu | 2020 Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 194 | 92 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 769 | 123 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–32 | 33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,500 mi | 22,243 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 56 | 26 |
| Engine | 59 | 20 |
| Power Train | 57 | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 41 | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 34 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 6 |
| Steering | 15 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 29 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 21 | 0 |
| Stalling | 19 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2020 Chevrolet Malibu
2020 Nissan Kicks
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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.