2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx vs 2004 Ford Taurus
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 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 434 | 375 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 165 | 55 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 19–20 |
| Median reported mileage | 75,342 mi | 95,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 251 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 164 |
| Seats | 93 | 4 |
| Power Train | 20 | 72 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 26 |
| Exterior Lighting | 37 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 21 |
| Engine | 6 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 67 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 31 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 8 |
| Stalling | 9 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
2004 Ford Taurus
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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.