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

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 17000 miles driven2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 17000 miles driven
38 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 32100 miles driven2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas
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  38 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 32100 miles driven
38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 49800 miles driven

Refreshed. Common electrical issues. Diesel much more troublesome than gas engines.2014		 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas
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  38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 49800 miles driven

Refreshed. Common electrical issues. Diesel much more troublesome than gas engines.
28 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 64100 miles driven2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 64100 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 83700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2011		 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 83700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Chevrolet Malibu and Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokees with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Chevrolet Malibus and Jeep Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand Cherokee have been recently.

To see how frequently Chevrolet Malibu and Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 Can do anything reputation. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2004 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
4-speed automatic AWD w/low range		 Rugged reputation see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2003 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range		 Jeep brand is well recognized for durability and ability to handle all kinds of terrain. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2002 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range		 Snob appeal in my area. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
Jeep Grand Cherokee Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 Chrysler needs to step up and stand behind their vehicles if the are going to sell $45-50K vehicles they need to improve they service and act like a premium car manufacturer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review