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Honda Fit and Chevrolet Malibu 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    
26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 22300 miles driven2016 Honda Fit Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 22300 miles driven
40 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 39400 miles driven

Redesigned.
2015
Honda Fit
[?] see reported repairs
  40 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 39400 miles driven

Redesigned.
42 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 55100 miles driven2013 Honda Fit
[?] see reported repairs
  42 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 55100 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 61200 miles driven2012 Honda Fit Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 61200 miles driven
49 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 114500 miles driven

Redesigned.
2009
Honda Fit
[?] see reported repairs
  49 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 114500 miles driven

Redesigned.
26 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 112400 miles driven2008 Honda Fit Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 112400 miles driven
34 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 131700 miles driven2007 Honda Fit Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  34 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 131700 miles driven

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Honda Fit vs. Chevrolet Malibu Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Honda Fit and Chevrolet Malibu reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Honda Fits and Chevrolet Malibus with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Honda Fits and Chevrolet Malibus 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 Honda Fit and Chevrolet Malibu lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Honda Fit and Chevrolet Malibu have been recently.

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Honda Fit

Honda Fit Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda has a known reputation for lasting without issues. I owned a Honda Civic in the past and never had any issues over 70,000 miles of driving. see full Honda Fit review
2010 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
see depreciation see full Honda Fit review
2010 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Well regarded...great resale value see full Honda Fit review
2010 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Always heard good things see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Had a Honda Accord prior and was pretty happy with the overall quality. see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I have owned several Honda products and all have been stellar. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
When you buy a Honda you expect the value to stay high and should have few mechanical issues. see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
company focus on safety independent of trim line, reliable, durable, practical cars see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Honda has a very good reputation for building quality vehicles that last a long time. see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Reliablity see full Honda Fit review
Honda Fit Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Honda is basically resting on its past laurels with this car. It could be the best car sold here in the USA. Honda's new Accord is fairly quiet, but it seems that they have ignored the vast majority complaining that their cars are noisy for years!. They seem to be associating ambient noise as an acceptable quirk. No longer. There are smaller more efficient cars that are a lot quieter. Being the most reliable does not equate to truly being in love with the car. If this car was quieter or smoother riding, I would absolutely buy it even with the price premium. Until then however, my money is better spent elsewhere. see full Honda Fit review
 

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