2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
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 | 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2018 Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 85 | 693 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 148 | 1,064 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–27 | 26–46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 19,100 mi | 46,484 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Alfa Romeo Giulia | Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 277 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 191 |
| Power Train | 8 | 168 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 84 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 111 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 60 |
| Steering | 3 | 40 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 56 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 114 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 55 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 16 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia
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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.