Chart based on 1088 Chevrolet Malibu and 587 Kia Optima repairs.
Chart based on 682 Chevrolet Malibu and 322 Kia Optima repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Don't infer Chevrolet Malibu or Kia Optima problem frequency from what you see on this page. Many lucky owners have had no repairs, and their cars are not shown.
Chevrolet Malibu and Kia Optima Problems and Repair Histories