2009 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2009 Dodge Avenger
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 | 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Dodge Avenger |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,509 | 67 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,098 | 37 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 41 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–29 | 20–24 |
| Median reported mileage | 100,000 mi | 79,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Dodge Avenger |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 768 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 368 | 10 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 255 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 172 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 142 | 3 |
| Power Train | 121 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 73 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 62 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 111 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 87 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 64 | 7 |
| Stalling | 45 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 33 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 20 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 0 |
2009 Chevrolet Malibu
2009 Dodge Avenger
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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.