2018 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2018 Honda Accord
Two sedans from the same model year, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: identical recall campaigns (6 each), and 2018 Malibu has fewer recorded owner complaints (689 vs 1808). 2018 Accord carries more NHTSA investigations (2 vs 0). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2018 Chevrolet Malibu | 2018 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 689 | 1,808 |
| NHTSA investigations | 0 | 2 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.