Chevrolet Malibu Maxx vs Chrysler PT Cruiser
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 Maxx | Chrysler PT Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,389 | 3,420 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2007 | 2001–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 81 | 268 |
| Fires reported | 25 | 155 |
| Injuries reported | 48 | 199 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 9 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.1% | 18.5% |
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%
Chrysler PT Cruiser by year
What breaks
Electrical System
578
16.9%
Engine & Cooling
461
13.5%
Lights
238
7.0%
Suspension
234
6.8%
Airbags
230
6.7%
Steering
229
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
221
6.5%
Body & Structure
178
5.2%