Which Chevrolet Malibu Eco year should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not designate any Malibu Eco year as an official avoid year. However, 2013 has a Complaint Index of 100 compared to 0 for 2014, with more complaints, crashes, and a recall.

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco reliable?

NHTSA lists 87 complaints for the 2013 Malibu Eco, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries, and 1 recall campaign. Its top problem area is the electrical system, with failures reported at a median mileage of 53,469 miles.

What is the biggest problem area for the Chevrolet Malibu Eco?

Across both model years, the electrical system leads with 51 complaints, or 52% of all complaints, followed by the engine at 28 complaints (28%) and brakes at 26 complaints (26%).

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco better than the 2013?

Based on NHTSA data, 2014 has fewer complaints (12 vs. 87), a Complaint Index of 0 versus 100 for 2013, and no recorded crashes, fires, or recalls, compared to 5 crashes and 1 fire in 2013.

Chevrolet Malibu Eco Best and Worst Years (2013–2014)

NHTSA data lists no official avoid years for the Chevrolet Malibu Eco. The 2013 model year shows a higher Complaint Index (100) than 2014 (0), with 87 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 recall, versus just 12 complaints and no crashes or recalls for 2014.

Model years: 2; 2013–2014
NHTSA complaints: 99
Recall campaigns: 1
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Electrical System

Malibu Eco Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Chevrolet Malibu Eco problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2013	No verdict	100	87	5	1	1	Electrical System	—	—
2014	No verdict	0	12	0	0	0	Brakes	—	—

Most common Chevrolet Malibu Eco problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System51 (52%)
Engine28 (28%)
Brakes26 (26%)
Steering16 (16%)
Other12 (12%)
Airbags10 (10%)
Transmission & Powertrain9 (9%)
Fuel System6 (6%)
Visibility & Wipers4 (4%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet Malibu Eco year should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not designate any Malibu Eco year as an official avoid year. However, 2013 has a Complaint Index of 100 compared to 0 for 2014, with more complaints, crashes, and a recall.
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco reliable?: NHTSA lists 87 complaints for the 2013 Malibu Eco, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries, and 1 recall campaign. Its top problem area is the electrical system, with failures reported at a median mileage of 53,469 miles.
What is the biggest problem area for the Chevrolet Malibu Eco?: Across both model years, the electrical system leads with 51 complaints, or 52% of all complaints, followed by the engine at 28 complaints (28%) and brakes at 26 complaints (26%).
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Eco better than the 2013?: Based on NHTSA data, 2014 has fewer complaints (12 vs. 87), a Complaint Index of 0 versus 100 for 2013, and no recorded crashes, fires, or recalls, compared to 5 crashes and 1 fire in 2013.