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2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx problems by component

434 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.

ComponentComplaints
Steering251
Seats93
Electrical System37
Exterior Lighting37
Power Train20
Air Bags13
Service Brakes, Hydraulic12
Service Brakes8
Equipment7
Fuel System, Gasoline7
Seat Belts7
Suspension7
Engine6
Vehicle Speed Control6
Engine and Engine Cooling5
Fuel/propulsion System5
Latches/locks/linkages5
Structure4
Electronic Stability Control (esc)3
Interior Lighting3
Fuel System, Other2
Visibility1

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.