Chevrolet Malibu Maxx vs Subaru Impreza
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 | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,389 | 3,451 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2007 | 1990–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2004 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 81 | 269 |
| Fires reported | 25 | 66 |
| Injuries reported | 48 | 152 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.1% | 14.3% |
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%
Subaru Impreza by year
What breaks
Airbags
510
14.8%
Engine & Cooling
362
10.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
319
9.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
305
8.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
270
7.8%
Brakes
267
7.7%
Electrical System
236
6.8%
Other & Unspecified
225
6.5%