Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
2004–2007 only
2004–2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx models have 896 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Electric power steering motor and module, typically surfacing around 98,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2007 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Malibu Maxx report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2004–2007 only
Median onset: 98,000 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 100,000 miles. 2.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 96,000 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 113,309 miles.
Median onset: 91,000 miles.
Median onset: 74,871 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 69,789 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.
Median onset: 112,250 miles.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004–2007 model years. See the full Chevrolet Malibu Maxx report for every year and full specs/safety data.