Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid years to avoid

No model year of the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2019	93	2	Electrical		0	0
2018	75	11	Electrical		0	1	Fewest complaints
2017	49	22	Electrical	15,450	0	1	Fewest complaints
2016	45	24	Electrical	30,000	1	1
2010	93	2	Airbags		0	0
2009	45	25	Driver assistance	59,000	0	1
2008	83	7	Electrical		0	1	Fewest complaints

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

What years of the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?

2008, 2018 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (7, 11 and 22).

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?

Electrical, with 34 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (23) and engine (17).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid have?

1 recall between 2008 and 2019. The 2016 model year has the most, with 1.

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Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.