2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid vs 2019 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 10, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | 2019 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,029 | 229 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 293 | 188 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 46 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,900 mi | 23,240 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 361 | 47 |
| Power Train | 308 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 173 | 58 |
| Service Brakes | 162 | 29 |
| Steering | 69 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 48 | 9 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 44 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 118 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 99 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 88 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 67 | 0 |
| Stalling | 59 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 47 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 35 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 33 | 0 |
2019 Chevrolet Malibu 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.