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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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Absolutely love this car!

This has been a great family vehicle. If ever we should need a second vehicle again, I would first look into getting the Chevrolet Malibu. It is very enjoyable to ride around in.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car until a headlight goes out

This is a great little car for its class. It gets around good. It does not have enough power for passing though. I also had a headlight go out and to fix it you have to take the entire front of the car off. I would not personally recommend this car to anyone.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Absolutely the best car I've owned yet !

This vehicle is amazing. It is unbelievably reliable , has good gas mileage per gallon , & just a luxurious feel to it.

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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Rides like a cloud

This car has exceeded any and all of my expectations. Great condition. Great ride. Must have. I love the remote start

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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Dream car

Awesome car love it to death. Great car if it just what I needed in a dream car and my pops when I had to get it with me it it's really good and it's cool and it rocks and it looks good and I used to do Uber and lift with it and drive my family around

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS

I think this car is excellent and it drives and run very good like new.aux, bluetooth,charging ports, am/fm radio, pandora,iheart radio..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • 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 a Chevy

Bought this car in 2013 with 11000 mile on it, and it's still holding up 4 yrs later with about 150000+ miles. Some of the general maintenance can be a headache (like removing the bumper to change a headlight) others can be simple. It's ok on gas (I'm Honda bias as far as that goes lol) dependable. My only negative gripe would be the general maintenance part other than that, it's a good car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Amazing vehicle

I am satisfied with my Malibu 2012 purchase. It served me well since the first day I used it. It is convenient, and it is a safe vehicle to drive anywhere I will go. I love all the features, the OnStar and everything in it. It protected me from danger as I was hit twice already and gladly my vehicle was still okay. I am so pleased with my purchase. I highly recommend this to people who love to buy a sedan car. I couldn?t ask for more.

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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Gets me to where I need....sometimes

Just having some electrical issues which causes the car to cut off. I've been told most Malibu do. Also would prefer the cup holders to be near console instead of in the door. Other then that, it gets me to work and great on gas!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Hunk of junk

This was a nice car, but had its ups and downs. Had good acceleration and paint stayed looking nice. BUT, had tons of trouble. The water pump blew at 100,000 miles, had tons of recalls and had poor ride quality. I'd also like to mention, this is not a car you can fix your self. It has parts you can only get from the dealer (where I'm at) and the parts cost twice that of a regular car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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