2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic has 15 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking 3rd of 3 model years tracked, with no recalls filed. Steering issues dominate, making up 53% of complaints at a median mileage of 77,750.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #3 of 3 Malibu Classic years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 15
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Steering
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2007 Chevy Malibu Classic problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering8 (53%)
- Fuel System3 (20%)
- Airbags2 (13%)
- Electrical System1 (7%)
- Seat Belts1 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering column develops a clunking noise and worsening shimmy in the wheel over time.
- Electric power steering motor fails, causing hard steering along with clunking sounds.
- Electronic power steering intermittently shuts off and then restarts while driving at various speeds.
- Steering column locks up after starting the car, requiring multiple restarts before it drives normally.
- Fuel gauge and low-fuel warning trigger incorrectly, keeping the check engine light on and disabling remote start.
- Airbag warning light stays on due to a failed passenger presence module.
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2007 compared with other Malibu Classic years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Classic reliable?
- NHTSA lists 15 complaints for the 2007 Malibu Classic, giving it a complaint index of 0 and a rank of 3rd out of 3 model years with data. No recalls have been filed for this year.
- What is the most common problem with the 2007 Malibu Classic?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 53% of complaints, with issues reported at a median mileage of 77,750.
- Does the 2007 Malibu Classic have any recalls?
- NHTSA shows zero recalls for the 2007 Malibu Classic.
- How does the 2007 Malibu Classic compare to other years?
- The 2005 model has 92 complaints and a complaint index of 100, while the 2008 model has 21 complaints and an index of 50, making the 2007 the lowest complaint count of the three years with data.