2001 Audi A6 vs 2001 Chevrolet Malibu
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 | 2001 Audi A6 | 2001 Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 113 | 721 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 106 | 377 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 73,308 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A6 | Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | 285 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 149 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 108 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 78 |
| Steering | 1 | 41 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 24 |
| Power Train | 14 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 66 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 63 |
| Overheating | 0 | 22 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 21 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
2001 Audi A6
2001 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.