Chevrolet Malibu Maxx vs KIA Sedona
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 | KIA Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,389 | 3,406 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2007 | 2002–2021 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2020 |
| Crashes reported | 81 | 185 |
| Fires reported | 25 | 199 |
| Injuries reported | 48 | 128 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.1% | 15.2% |
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%
KIA Sedona by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
525
15.4%
Electrical System
491
14.4%
Brakes
330
9.7%
Airbags
240
7.0%
Body & Structure
229
6.7%
Suspension
203
6.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
175
5.1%
Other & Unspecified
173
5.1%