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2012 Chevrolet Malibu consumer reviews

$22,110–$22,200 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Malibu Chevrolet
(143 reviews)
78% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 3.9
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.2
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It was an excellent car the first 4 months then it was minor things all the time a recall after recall and Best Chevrolet 1/2 do everything they did ! It?s the dealership not the car !

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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This has been a great car to own

Bought a 2012 Malibu base model as a CPO car in 2014. Outside of the normal wear and tear on tires and brakes, I've never had a major issue with this vehicle. It's been a great car all around. That being said, the headlight replacement process is ridiculous so please know if you purchase a 2008 to 2012 Malibu, the entire front bumper cover needs to be removed to change a headlight. This is difficult to do yourself and will cost upwards of $100 at a shop. My only other complaint is the traction control, which I don't think is very sophisticated.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very nice family size car

The car is great. Better than a suv. Ride and runs smooth. Quiet, sleek and stylish. No complaints and would recommend this vehicle to others.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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really nice ride!

great comfortable vehicle, makes for reliable family car as well plenty of leg room and trunk room for supplies and groceries remarkable performance for a 4 cylinder engine great on fuel too

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Comfortable Ride

Great family car plenty of inside space, trunk space all around comfortable and smooth riding great on fuel too fun to drive and real realiable

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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fun car to drive

Ride and drives very nice, comfortable on long trips,has pep and good on gas does well in tight places too, great value for the money!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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"IT'S THE BEST! MOST RELIABLE CAR I'VE EVERY OWNED

2012 CHEVY MALIBU LT1*ALL-STAR CHROME PACKAGE EDITION 4-CYLINDER* 2.4-LITER ECOTEC* AUTOMATIC- 6 SPEED SMOOTH SHIFTING TRANSMISSION. 187K. HIGHWAY DRIVEN MILES ONLY." NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ! RUNS QUIET, AND DRIVES LIKE BRAND NEW ! INSPECTED TILL 1/2019 POWER SEATS WITH FRONT AND REAR SIDE AIRBAGS. TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITRAK, ABS (4-WHEEL) REAR 110-VOLT OUTLET. PREMIUM SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH XM SATELLITE* ON-STAR* BLUETOOTH WIRELESS* ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM* KEYLESS ENTRY. POWER PKG. AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL WITH GOOD HEAT AND ICE COLD AIR. CHROME ALL STAR WHEELS WITH GOODYEAR TIRES AND BRAKES. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO AND PHONE CONTROLS.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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most relable car i have owned

runs and drive very nice outside and inside is nice it is very safty car great gas saver has great soun system aux and usb outlet

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Couldn't ask for more

We have this car as a commuter, drive 250 miles per day for work and this car has well over 220,000 miles on it. Its a champ! Has been extremely reliable and a great car for commuting. Smallish backseat if you plan to put any adults back there but its perfect and reliable for commuting or even a family of 3.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Stylish car with comfortable and affordable perks!

The car has enough space for our family to travel comfortable. I absolutely love the heated seats feature for winters on Wisconsin and sub roof for summers in Wisconsin!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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