2004 Buick Lesabre vs 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
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 | 2004 Buick Lesabre | 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 162 | 434 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 460 | 165 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,650 mi | 75,342 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Chevrolet Malibu Maxx |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 251 |
| Electrical System | 66 | 37 |
| Seats | 6 | 93 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 37 |
| Power Train | 12 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 13 |
| Structure | 19 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 13 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 67 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 31 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
2004 Buick Lesabre
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
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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.