2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx vs 2004 Toyota Avalon
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 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 434 | 205 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 165 | 126 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,342 mi | 68,886 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 251 | 28 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 127 |
| Seats | 93 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 37 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 25 |
| Power Train | 20 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 4 |
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 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 32 |
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
2004 Toyota Avalon
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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.