2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx vs 2006 Chrysler 300C
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 | 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | 2006 Chrysler 300C |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 270 | 698 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 177 | 37 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,956 mi | 78,335 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | Chrysler 300C |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 243 |
| Steering | 207 | 38 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 175 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 168 |
| Power Train | 17 | 106 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 56 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 32 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 49 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 25 |
| Stalling | 9 | 410 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 36 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 8 |
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
2006 Chrysler 300C
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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.