2014 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2014 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Chevrolet Malibu | 2014 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 349 | 972 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,725 | 168 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–29 | 21–47 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,600 mi | 49,068 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 86 | 377 |
| Engine | 125 | 179 |
| Steering | 25 | 140 |
| Service Brakes | 42 | 109 |
| Power Train | 52 | 63 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 31 | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 41 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 52 | 0 |
| Stalling | 45 | 57 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 21 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 95 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 25 |
2014 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.