2000 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2000 Saab 9-3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Chevrolet Malibu | 2000 Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 922 | 50 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 333 | 57 |
| Investigations | 7 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 45 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 93,559 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 241 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 228 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 199 | 23 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 174 | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 56 | 2 |
| Steering | 45 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 10 |
| Equipment | 33 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 80 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 62 | 0 |
| Overheating | 33 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 30 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 0 |
| 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.