2010 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2010 Toyota Prius
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 | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,359 | 2,820 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,252 | 387 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 41 | 183 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–29 | 50 |
| Median reported mileage | 84,000 mi | 8,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 849 |
| Service Brakes | 183 | 591 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0 | 502 |
| Electrical System | 294 | 192 |
| Steering | 454 | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 116 | 287 |
| Exterior Lighting | 194 | 148 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 227 | 58 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 81 | 40 |
| Vibration / shaking | 69 | 28 |
| Steering problems | 68 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 58 | 0 |
| Stalling | 57 | 95 |
| Check engine light | 57 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 401 |
| 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.