Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 73200 miles driven2013 | Kia Optima | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 73200 miles driven |
Chevrolet Malibu Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
Kia Optima Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kia doesn't have the best reputation, though I get the sense that it's slowly improving. Speaking personally, I would have laughed at the idea of buying/leasing anything from Kia even three years ago. However, in that time, I've had two: a 2011 Kia Sportage EX and, now, a 2013 Kia Optima SX Limited. The mediocre brand image is a unfortunate, because if you slapped another make's emblem on this car, people would probably be absolutely gushing over it. As I said, I don't think their image is improving, though. see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
poor trade in value but intend to keep long time due to great warranty; Kia discounting cars in USA to gain brand penetration; much better priced here than in Europe for the same car. see full Kia Optima review |