2005 Chevrolet Impala vs 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
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 | 2005 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 609 | 326 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 555 | 176 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 23 |
| Median reported mileage | 77,516 mi | 85,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Chevrolet Malibu Maxx |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 331 | 40 |
| Steering | 60 | 185 |
| Exterior Lighting | 49 | 51 |
| Power Train | 52 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 9 |
| Seats | 2 | 39 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 44 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 28 | 0 |
| Overheating | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 24 |
2005 Chevrolet Impala
2005 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.