2004 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2004 Hyundai XG350
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 Hyundai XG350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,147 | 44 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 629 | 34 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 63,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu | Hyundai XG350 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 798 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 151 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 84 | 1 |
| Seats | 69 | 2 |
| Power Train | 64 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 12 |
| Suspension | 31 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 184 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 82 | 0 |
| Stalling | 51 | 0 |
| 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 Hyundai XG350
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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.