Jeep Wagoneer S vs Chevrolet Malibu Classic
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 | Jeep Wagoneer S | Chevrolet Malibu Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 163 | 406 |
| Model years covered | 2024–2025 | 1997–2008 |
| Worst model year | — | 2004 |
| Best model year | — | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 25 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.7% | 16.7% |
Jeep Wagoneer S by year
What breaks
Electrical System
58
35.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
10.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
17
10.4%
Brakes
16
9.8%
Engine & Cooling
14
8.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
11
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
5.5%
Other & Unspecified
8
4.9%
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%