Research · 4 model years

Chevrolet Malibu HybridEvery model year, 2008–2019

Across the 4 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2,545 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The 2009 model year has the most complaints (1,536).

01 —Model years

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
20190204 of 546
201801115 of 546
200901,53642Not rated29
2008099631Not rated27
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 26, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2008996
20091,536
201811
20192

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 26, 2026