Chevrolet Malibu
2002–2006 only
435,031 sold in the US for 2002–2006.
per 10,000 sold
2002–2006 Chevrolet Malibu models have 3,657 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Electric power steering motor and module, typically surfacing around 92,780 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2002–2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Malibu report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2002–2006 only
Median onset: 92,780 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 95,000 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 104,000 miles. 2.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 89,795 miles. 1.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 86,000 miles. 2.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.
Median onset: 89,500 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 90,000 miles. 3.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 90,000 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.
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 2002–2006 model years. See the full Chevrolet Malibu report for every year and full specs/safety data.