2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#5 most-complained of 7 Malibu Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has 7 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #5 highest of 7 Malibu Hybrid model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 29% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 24 city / 32 hwy
Top 2008 Chevy Malibu Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System2 (29%)
- Fuel System2 (29%)
- Steering2 (29%)
- Airbags1 (14%)
- Structure & Body1 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 32 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2008 compared with other Malibu Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ranks #5 of 7 among Malibu Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 7 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (2 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints), and steering (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 70,580 miles.
- Does the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.