2019 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2019 Ford Fusion
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 | 2019 Chevrolet Malibu | 2019 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 188 | 308 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 881 | 159 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–46 | 20–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,750 mi | 79,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 61 | 150 |
| Power Train | 65 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 61 | 35 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 54 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 25 | 77 |
| Stalling | 24 | 30 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 30 |
| Overheating | 0 | 52 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 50 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 13 |
2019 Chevrolet Malibu
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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.