2010 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2010 Mercury Milan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Mercury Milan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,360 | 1,002 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,254 | 48 |
| Investigations | 0 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 41 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–29 | 21–39 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Mercury Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 454 | 247 |
| Electrical System | 294 | 104 |
| Exterior Lighting | 194 | 135 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 116 | 178 |
| Power Train | 132 | 148 |
| Service Brakes | 184 | 93 |
| Engine | 115 | 159 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 227 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 81 | 100 |
| Vibration / shaking | 69 | 25 |
| Steering problems | 68 | 47 |
| Airbag warning light | 58 | 0 |
| Stalling | 57 | 119 |
| Check engine light | 57 | 60 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 40 |
| Electrical failures | 21 | 0 |
2010 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.