Does the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 40,000 miles.

Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has the most suspension complaints (92), compared with 31 for the 2008.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of all 987 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Malibu model years. Median mileage at failure: 40,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 31; 3% of 987
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Chevrolet Malibu suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 17, 2008, latest Sep 24, 2025.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2008 to Sep 2025; peak Apr 2010 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Malibu model year

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

200529 (3%)
200626 (2%)
200725 (3%)
200831 (3%)
200936 (2%)
201049 (4%)
201126 (3%)
201228 (3%)
201392 (11%)
201430 (9%)
20157 (3%)
201634 (4%)
201716 (2%)
201816 (2%)
20191 (1%)
20202 (1%)
20214 (4%)
20223 (3%)
20234 (6%)
20241 (3%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 40,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has the most suspension complaints (92), compared with 31 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.