2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx vs 2004 Lincoln Town Car
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 | 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | 2004 Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 434 | 83 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 165 | 52 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,342 mi | 67,219 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 251 | 14 |
| Seats | 93 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 37 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 19 |
| Power Train | 20 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 67 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 31 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
2004 Lincoln Town Car
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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.