2015 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2015 Ford Fusion
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 | 2015 Chevrolet Malibu | 2015 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 268 | 984 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,480 | 163 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–29 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 69 | 269 |
| Power Train | 31 | 143 |
| Steering | 9 | 160 |
| Electrical System | 66 | 101 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 81 |
| Air Bags | 49 | 38 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 56 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 52 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 29 | 128 |
| Stalling | 18 | 88 |
| Airbag warning light | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 42 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 92 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 72 |
2015 Chevrolet Malibu
2015 Ford Fusion
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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.