2008 Acura TL vs 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
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 | 2008 Acura TL | 2008 Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 124 | 987 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 33 | 1,074 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 30 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 20–27 |
| Median reported mileage | 77,795 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TL | Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 26 | 460 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 231 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 106 |
| Air Bags | 34 | 64 |
| Power Train | 8 | 86 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 71 |
| Engine | 10 | 61 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 68 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 37 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 97 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 58 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 39 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 35 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 27 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
2008 Acura TL
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
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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.