Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs Mazda RX-8
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 | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 406 | 1,004 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2008 | 2004–2011 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 33 | 35 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 17 |
| Injuries reported | 25 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.7% | 8.2% |
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%
Mazda RX-8 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
238
23.7%
Engine & Cooling
194
19.3%
Airbags
116
11.6%
Steering
112
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
72
7.2%
Electrical System
47
4.7%
Other & Unspecified
36
3.6%
Body & Structure
34
3.4%