Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs Chrysler Sebring Convertible
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 | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | Chrysler Sebring Convertible |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 406 | 987 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2008 | 1996–2005 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 33 | 84 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 27 |
| Injuries reported | 25 | 72 |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.7% | 18.7% |
Chevrolet Malibu Classic by year
What breaks
Electrical System
169
41.6%
Steering
60
14.8%
Engine & Cooling
28
6.9%
Lights
27
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
22
5.4%
Airbags
15
3.7%
Other & Unspecified
14
3.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
2.7%
Chrysler Sebring Convertible by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
173
17.5%
Electrical System
101
10.2%
Airbags
90
9.1%
Seat Belts
90
9.1%
Suspension
78
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
70
7.1%
Body & Structure
65
6.6%
Brakes
52
5.3%