2024 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2024 Nissan Altima
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 | 2024 Chevrolet Malibu | 2024 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 39 | 41 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 319 | 17 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 10 | 3 |
| Power Train | 5 | 4 |
| Engine | 3 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Steering | 1 | 5 |
2024 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.