YearToAvoid

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems

NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 6% of all 977 complaints for this model year. That is #16 highest engine complaint count among 21 Malibu model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 93,000 miles.

Engine complaints
63
6% of 977
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
93,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Chevrolet Malibu engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 1, 2007, latest Aug 5, 2024.

2007 Chevrolet Malibu engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2007Mar 2012Nov 2013Oct 2014Jul 2015Jun 2016Mar 2018Dec 2020
63 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2007 to Aug 2024; peak Jan 2015 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Malibu model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200592 (9%)
  2. 200688 (8%)
  3. 200763 (6%)
  4. 2008109 (11%)
  5. 2009133 (9%)
  6. 2010222 (16%)
  7. 2011223 (23%)
  8. 2012144 (16%)
  9. 2013229 (27%)
  10. 2014137 (39%)
  11. 201581 (30%)
  12. 2016373 (45%)
  13. 2017314 (45%)
  14. 2018339 (49%)
  15. 201970 (37%)
  16. 202070 (35%)
  17. 202114 (16%)
  18. 202236 (37%)
  19. 202318 (26%)
  20. 20244 (10%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu have engine problems?
NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 93,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu has the most engine complaints (373), compared with 63 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.