2018 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
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 Chevrolet Malibu | 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 693 | 131 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,064 | 18 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–46 | 42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,484 mi | 3,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 277 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 191 | 17 |
| Power Train | 168 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 111 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 84 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 60 | 10 |
| Steering | 40 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 114 | 0 |
| Stalling | 56 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 55 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
2018 Chevrolet Malibu
2018 Honda Clarity 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.