2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Starting MSRP $22,110–$30,200
Average Rating
| Comfort: |  | 4.3 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  | 4.0 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: |  | 4.4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | | 4.4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: |  | 4.2 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | | 4.2 out of 5 |
18 out of 24 people would recommended this car to a friend | ||
Consumer Reviews
Rating from Manufacturer
 (1) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: |  |
2 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  |
1 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
1 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
1 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
1 out of 5 |
"Purchased 2012 Malibu LT in March 2012 and have been into dealership half a dozen times for moisture on the inside of front windshield, whistling noise on the passenger side door and water residue on the headliner. This car seems to have consistent problems and I have feel I have a Lemon. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR CAUSE YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED"
I would recommend this car to a friend: No
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from cvk1127
 (3) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  |
3 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: |  |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
2 out of 5 |
"Do yourself a favor and DO NOT WASTE your money on a 2011 Malibu! It looks pretty but doesn't drive well at all. it doesn't do well on curves and you have to slam of the breaks for it to stop in a reasonable amount of time. I had mine for 6 months and 2 of the window motors went out, and there was a huge transmission leak. I am trading it in for a more trustworthy and reliable car."
I would recommend this car to a friend: No
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from Simple cars are better
| (3) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"This Malibu LS (lowest model) is the fist car I have ever purchased. My first car however was my parents 2002 Chevy Cavalier 5 speed manual, coupe, and it was simple (roll down windows manual lock/unlock). At first i thought the Malibu was a great car is has some really neat features: one is that the center arm rest has 2 separate compartments one is perfect for little things and the other for big things, another neat feature is that when your driving at night there are two green lights that light up your center console so you can see everything you need to yet it isn't to bright that it bothers your driving. I also liked how even though i bought the lowest model it still comes with power locks, power windows, xm radio, and an audio jack. However there are a lot of things i do not like about this car. First if your driving and let off the gas and a little later get back on it, it will not engage for atleast a second and then it jolts you back (not smooth at all). Also it is supposed to get 22 mpg town and 33 mpg highway but when i drive it in town even if i really try to drive cautiously i get 21 (which was worse then the 02 cavalier) and when i have taken it on trips averaging 70 mph i only get 30 mpg. Don't get me wrong 30 is good but it isnt what they advertise and that makes me upset. But the two biggest problems i have with the car is that the seats (although said to be really comfortable) are extremely bad even on short trips maybe 8-10 minutes my back aches and on long trips i'm constantly moving in my seat to try and get comfortable and i'm only 20 so its definitely not just me, and the worst of everything is how boring it is to drive. it comes with the option of manual which is not manual at all its just push a button to change the gear. to put it simply its a decent looking car that is sort of cheep both in dealer price (got mine for $18,700) and cost to own, but it is not going to be as good as you expect it to be and your going to wish you bought a different car after about a month of owning it."
I would recommend this car to a friend: No
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from Car Killer
 (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
4 out of 5 |
"Let me start by saying this was a fleet car. I bought it with 20K miles on it. The first thing was hub assemblies. Both of the front ones have been replaced. Which as a long time GM owner is not an uncommon problem. I have put 33K miles on this car in 9 months. It has also had the rack and pinion steering replaced. The dealership would not replace the power steering pump, which was the original problem, so now the new rack is grinding again and will have to be replaced soon. Since the car is out of warranty, I will fix it right this time and see if it will last longer than 5 months. I have noticed the unusual RPM changes that others have trouble with on earlier modles but its not bad enough for me to worry yet. Hopefuly it will not be a big issue later on. Now for the good. I do love to drive this car. It gets good MPG's for a V6. I was getting 32-35 @ 64 mph this morning. It is quick, not a sports car, but good enough for a daily driver. It is comfortable for me, but im not a big person. Im 5'4 and small built, So the getting in a low vehical is no problem. I have had no engine or transmission issues so far. So overall its a good car but like all it does have its quirks"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from Ralph
 (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I know comparing a Infiniti G37 to this vehicle might not be fair, but that's what I had to do, since I sold my g37 to buy the 2012 Malibu. I felt just as happy with this vehicle as the other. This vehicle runs smooth, quiet on the road, and the interior is easy to use. Aside from the vast difference in performance from the 3.7l v6 Infiniti and this 2.4l v4 Malibu, the Malibu gets 5/5 stars for being an all around great vehicle especially in MPG and ride quality."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from GLO
 (2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
1 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
1 out of 5 |
"I would not recommend the chevy malibu lt 2012. I purchased the vehicle July, 2012. After approximate 4 to 5 thousand miles, I began experiencing grinding issue noises when i pressed the brakes at different times. The car has been at the dealership for 6 times. The ultimate conclusion of the dealership is "driving habits". What a cop out. Why install to sets of brake pads and resurface rotors if you too did not hear what I was hearing. Because the dealer cannot pin point what is going, they've taken the easy way out. I wish I had kept walking out of the door before purchasing this vehicle."
I would recommend this car to a friend: No
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Transporting family
Rating from SASSY K
| (3) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
2 out of 5 |
"THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME TO EVER PURCHASE A NEW CAR AND I MUST SAY I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS CAR. STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AS SOON AS I BOUGHT IT. FRONT END HAD A SHIMMY IN IT. FIRT IT WAS THAT THE TIRES WERE NEVER BALANCED AND NEXT IT WAS THE AXLE CAPS. LEAVES ME WONDERING AND WORRYING ABOUT WHAT IS NEXT."
I would recommend this car to a friend: No
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Transporting family
Rating from MALIBU OWNER
| (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
4 out of 5 |
"FIRST TIME I WENT TO DEALER & PURCHASED A VEHICLE. WAS OKAY, LONG PROCESS. THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE THAT I LIKED WAS GONE BY THE TIME I GOT THERE."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from New Driver
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
4 out of 5 |
"Picked this car as a safe and reliable mode of transportation. For my son who is a responsible but new driver.my plan is for this car to take him through high school and college then perhaps beyond.he wanted a Camaro but is just as thrilled with this."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from young at heart
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Rock solid. Lots of driving info, decent mileage on highway and in town. V-6 really smooth are peppy. I feel that I was able to purchase a great vehicle for the money."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
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