2007 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2007 Kia Spectra
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 | 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Kia Spectra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 977 | 152 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 879 | 30 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–25 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 64,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Spectra |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 667 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 75 | 56 |
| Electrical System | 113 | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 47 | 15 |
| Power Train | 47 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 36 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 36 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 122 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 84 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 52 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 46 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 38 | 21 |
| Clunking / rattling | 27 | 0 |
| Stalling | 22 | 26 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu
2007 Kia Spectra
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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.