2015 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2015 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Chevrolet Malibu | 2015 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 270 | 953 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,482 | 332 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–29 | 26–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,000 mi | 59,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 270 |
| Air Bags | 49 | 177 |
| Power Train | 31 | 161 |
| Engine | 70 | 66 |
| Electrical System | 68 | 55 |
| Structure | 13 | 63 |
| Suspension | 3 | 64 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 29 | 24 |
| Stalling | 18 | 38 |
| Airbag warning light | 18 | 75 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 25 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 32 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 34 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
2015 Chevrolet Malibu
2015 Nissan Altima
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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.