2007 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2007 Hyundai Elantra
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 | 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 977 | 266 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 879 | 55 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–25 | 27–28 |
| Median reported mileage | 100,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 667 | 34 |
| Electrical System | 113 | 32 |
| Air Bags | 75 | 46 |
| Service Brakes | 36 | 26 |
| Power Train | 47 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 29 | 23 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 47 | 4 |
| Suspension | 22 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 122 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 84 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 52 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 46 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 38 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 27 | 0 |
| Stalling | 22 | 18 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu
2007 Hyundai Elantra
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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.