2004 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2004 Infiniti I35
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 | 2004 Infiniti I35 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,147 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 629 | 64 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Infiniti I35 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 798 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 151 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 84 | 0 |
| Seats | 69 | 0 |
| Power Train | 64 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 12 |
| Suspension | 31 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 184 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 82 | 0 |
| Stalling | 51 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 46 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 46 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 38 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 13 | 0 |
| Overheating | 12 | 0 |
2004 Chevrolet Malibu
2004 Infiniti I35
Compare all Chevrolet Malibu vs Infiniti I35 years →
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.