Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs Ford F150
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | Ford F150 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 406 | 988 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2008 | 1966–1990 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | — |
| Best model year | 2007 | — |
| Crashes reported | 33 | 22 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 216 |
| Injuries reported | 25 | 23 |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.7% | 26.7% |
Chevrolet Malibu Classic by year
What breaks
Electrical System
169
41.6%
Steering
60
14.8%
Engine & Cooling
28
6.9%
Lights
27
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
22
5.4%
Airbags
15
3.7%
Other & Unspecified
14
3.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
2.7%
Ford F150 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
305
30.9%
Electrical System
244
24.7%
Engine & Cooling
83
8.4%
Brakes
68
6.9%
Tires
55
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
38
3.8%
Body & Structure
37
3.7%
Steering
30
3.0%