2016 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
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 | 2016 Chevrolet Malibu | 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 835 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,547 | 80 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–46 | 40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,000 mi | 28,100 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 301 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 222 | 12 |
| Power Train | 166 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 152 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 94 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 76 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 50 | 2 |
| Steering | 42 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 118 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 58 | 6 |
| Stalling | 40 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 9 | 0 |
2016 Chevrolet Malibu
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
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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.