Chevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Camry: which has more problems
Chevrolet Malibu and Toyota Camry side by side: owner complaints by component, problem years, service bulletins and engines. Same data as on each model page.
More complaints often just means more cars sold, so compare the pattern of problems and the years, not only the total.
At a glance
Components: owner complaints
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5,560 29% | 1,063 6% |
| Electrical system | 4,724 24% | 1,322 7% |
| Service brakes | 2,514 13% | 2,187 12% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1,182 6% | 3,170 17% |
| Engine | 2,172 11% | 1,495 8% |
| Powertrain | 1,671 9% | 1,751 10% |
| Air bags | 1,025 5% | 1,647 9% |
| Structure | 399 2% | 1,785 10% |
| Engine and cooling | 937 5% | 1,231 7% |
| Visibility | 413 2% | 1,529 8% |
| Exterior lighting | 1,924 10% | 0 0% |
| Suspension | 611 3% | 777 4% |
Which is more reliable: Chevrolet Malibu or Toyota Camry?
This data alone can't settle it: complaint counts depend on sales. Compare which components draw the most complaints (steering, electrical system, service brakes) and which years are worst, then check the specific car by VIN and photos.