Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid vs Subaru SVX
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 Hybrid | Subaru SVX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 150 | 373 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2019 | 1990–1997 |
| Worst model year | 2016 | — |
| Best model year | 2018 | — |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 4 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.7% | 3.2% |
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid by year
What breaks
Electrical System
35
23.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
23
15.3%
Engine & Cooling
17
11.3%
Other & Unspecified
13
8.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
6.7%
Steering
9
6.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
6.0%
Stability & Traction Control
9
6.0%
Subaru SVX by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
276
74.0%
Suspension
24
6.4%
Brakes
13
3.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
2.7%
Electrical System
9
2.4%
Other & Unspecified
8
2.1%
Airbags
6
1.6%
Steering
6
1.6%