2007 Chevrolet Malibu problems and complaints
Owners have filed 992 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The most-reported areas: Steering (675), Electrical System (114), Air Bags (77).
Key takeaways
- 992 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 37 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 34 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 675 | 68% |
| Electrical System | 114 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 77 | 8% |
| Fuel System | 53 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 51 | 5% |
| Power Train | 47 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 47 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 39 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 29 | 3% |
| Engine | 28 | 3% |
| Suspension | 23 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Chevrolet Malibu 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-06-12
No power steering for 25min drive home. Next day it worked. Dealership said it had an expired recall for power steering fix. No work was done by dealership.
Steering - filed 2026-02-05
The power steering on my vehicle is not working. I believe it may be a malfunction with the torque sensor. It is available for inspection upon request. This was a safety risk because the steering wheel was shaking as I was driving. Thankfully, it never locked up on me while on the road, however if it had, it could've c...
Steering - filed 2026-01-22
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while reversing, the message "Power Steering Fault" was displayed, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle became difficult to steer, requiring extra effort in maneuvering the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.