Chevrolet Malibu ECO vs Suzuki SX4
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 ECO | Suzuki SX4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 173 | 427 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2014 | 2000–2013 |
| Worst model year | — | 2008 |
| Best model year | — | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 40 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.5% | 19.2% |
Chevrolet Malibu ECO by year
What breaks
Electrical System
51
29.5%
Engine & Cooling
25
14.5%
Stability & Traction Control
17
9.8%
Steering
16
9.2%
Brakes
13
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
11
6.4%
Airbags
10
5.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
5.2%
Suzuki SX4 by year
What breaks
Airbags
193
45.2%
Steering
33
7.7%
Electrical System
31
7.3%
Engine & Cooling
27
6.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
22
5.2%
Seat Belts
19
4.4%
Seats
19
4.4%
Body & Structure
11
2.6%