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Chevrolet Malibu and Jeep Cherokee Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
39 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 40000 miles driven

Multiple complaints about the nine-speed automatic transmission, peaking around the spring of 2015. Not reflected in the stats because in many cases there has been no hardware-based solution.
2015
Jeep Cherokee
[?] see reported repairs
  39 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 40000 miles driven

Multiple complaints about the nine-speed automatic transmission, peaking around the spring of 2015. Not reflected in the stats because in many cases there has been no hardware-based solution.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Cherokee Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Chevrolet Malibu and Jeep Cherokee reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Chevrolet Malibus and Jeep Cherokees with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Chevrolet Malibus and Jeep Cherokees that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Chevrolet Malibu and Jeep Cherokee lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Chevrolet Malibu and Jeep Cherokee have been recently.

To see how frequently Chevrolet Malibu and Jeep Cherokee problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
A best buy for several years, several consumer mags see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It has gotten good reviews. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The Malibu received several car of the year awards for this model year and that influenced our decision. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007 4dr Sedan 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I have been a Chevy lover all my life. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
Chevrolet Malibu Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Chevy does not have a strong identity in the market due to many duds over the years. Hopefully that will change. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
On 18% of Chevy owners have a degree; no snob appeal at all but it is a very economical car to drive and looks great! see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
This is a issue which GM seems to be working on. But the negative aspect is very present in conversations. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The overall reputation of the parent brand is poor, affecting resale value. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Unfortunately, this car is a GM! GM has not been known to make good cars. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2004 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
GM known for certain reliability issues on the Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Jeep Cherokee

Jeep Cherokee Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 271-horsepower 3.2L V6
9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ok so Jeep and Fiat obviously do not have the best brand image when it comes to quality. This perception should not be applied to this vehicle. Nothing to me comes across as cheap or low quality. Just remember that you will be dealing with Jeep service department. I haven't heard the best about Jeep service, but every brand has good and bad dealerships. Just do your research before you get it serviced. see full Jeep Cherokee review