Chevrolet Malibu Maxx vs RAM 3500
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 | RAM 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,389 | 3,392 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2007 | 2007–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 81 | 112 |
| Fires reported | 25 | 84 |
| Injuries reported | 48 | 51 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.1% | 7.4% |
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%
RAM 3500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
983
29.0%
Electrical System
372
11.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
335
9.9%
Engine & Cooling
278
8.2%
Steering
212
6.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
203
6.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
203
6.0%
Other & Unspecified
160
4.7%