2000 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2000 Mazda 626
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Chevrolet Malibu | 2000 Mazda 626 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 922 | 217 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 333 | 101 |
| Investigations | 7 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 45 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 81,600 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Mazda 626 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 241 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 228 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 199 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 174 | 18 |
| Power Train | 26 | 160 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 56 | 6 |
| Steering | 45 | 5 |
| Suspension | 33 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 80 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 62 | 6 |
| Overheating | 33 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 30 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 14 |
| Brake problems | 10 | 0 |
2000 Chevrolet Malibu
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.