2022 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2022 Tesla Model 3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Chevrolet Malibu | 2022 Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 96 | 764 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 18 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 629 | 76 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–32 | 132 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 7,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 532 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 171 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 166 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 59 |
| Lane Departure | 0 | 44 |
| Steering | 2 | 36 |
| Engine | 29 | 7 |
| Power Train | 23 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 23 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2022 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.