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2009 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2009 Jaguar XF

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.

Metric2009 Chevrolet Malibu2009 Jaguar XF
NHTSA complaints1,50990
Recall campaigns56
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,098367
Investigations10
Crash reports415
Fire reports92
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2919
Median reported mileage100,000 mi49,274 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet MalibuJaguar XF
Steering7682
Electrical System36814
Electronic Stability Control (esc)2554
Exterior Lighting1724
Service Brakes1421
Power Train12117
Vehicle Speed Control7310
Air Bags6220

Symptoms owners describe

Steering problems1110
Loss of power870
Vibration / shaking640
Stalling4512
Check engine light330
Electrical failures200
Won’t start160
Hesitation / surging150

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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.