2014 Chevrolet Malibu problems and complaints
Owners have filed 363 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The most-reported areas: Engine (127), Electrical System (88), Unknown Or Other (57).
Key takeaways
- 363 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 127 | 35% |
| Electrical System | 88 | 24% |
| Unknown Or Other | 57 | 16% |
| Power Train | 53 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 50 | 14% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 36 | 10% |
| Steering | 26 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 | 7% |
| Wheels | 19 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 16 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-09-10
Defrost on car suddenly stopped working. Defrost is on, motor is running yet windows are not defrosting causing minimal visibility
Steering,suspension - filed 2026-08-17
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determi...
Electrical System - filed 2026-03-09
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu. It was later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle mileage was 177,918. The contact had owned the vehicle since 2022. After scanning the vehicle with an OBD scanner, the mileage was discovered to be 286,307.
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More for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
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.