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2004–2007 · 4 model years

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx recalls & problems by year

13 recalls and 1,074 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2004434 complaints
Most recalls20064 recalls
Crashes reported51in owner complaints
Injuries reported340 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
01252503755002004: 434 complaints, 3 recalls2005: 326 complaints, 3 recalls2006: 270 complaints, 4 recalls2007: 44 complaints, 3 recalls2004200520062007
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2007 Malibu Maxx—18–21 mpg3440100
2006 Malibu Maxx—19–22 mpg427012150
2005 Malibu Maxx—23 mpg3326131090
2004 Malibu Maxx—22 mpg3434266200

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Steering687
  • Seats142
  • Electrical system114
  • Exterior lighting103
  • Air bags44
  • Power train41
  • Service brakes, hydraulic34
  • Service brakes30