2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
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 | 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,115 | 398 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 762 | 113 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 41 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 810 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 52 | 144 |
| Electrical System | 142 | 18 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 41 | 78 |
| Service Brakes | 50 | 46 |
| Engine | 33 | 50 |
| Power Train | 43 | 37 |
| Exterior Lighting | 63 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 183 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 73 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 55 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 39 | 38 |
| Stalling | 38 | 21 |
| Clunking / rattling | 31 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
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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.