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Chevrolet Malibu Maxx: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 4 model years of the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx on record, 2007 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (41, most often about steering). 2006 has the most recall campaigns (9). 2004 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (4).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2007 6 41 1 STEERING 21 MPG
2006 9 40 1 STEERING 22 MPG
2005 6 40 2 STEERING 23 MPG
2004 9 40 4 STEERING 22 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

Questions

Which Chevrolet Malibu Maxx year has the most complaints?
Of 4 model years of the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx on record, 2007 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (41, most often about steering).
Which Chevrolet Malibu Maxx year has the most recalls?
2006 has the most recall campaigns (9).
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.