Cadillac ATS vs Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Cadillac ATS | Chevrolet Malibu Maxx |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 556 | 1,389 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2019 | 2004–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 36 | 81 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 25 |
| Injuries reported | 32 | 48 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.6% | 11.1% |
Cadillac ATS by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
101
18.2%
Electrical System
76
13.7%
Engine & Cooling
74
13.3%
Steering
61
11.0%
Other & Unspecified
54
9.7%
Airbags
29
5.2%
Brakes
27
4.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16
2.9%
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx by year
What breaks
Steering
687
49.5%
Seats
142
10.2%
Electrical System
114
8.2%
Lights
106
7.6%
Brakes
68
4.9%
Airbags
44
3.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
41
3.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
36
2.6%