Pontiac Fiero 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 | Pontiac Fiero | Chevrolet Malibu Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 163 | 406 |
| Model years covered | 1984–1996 | 1997–2008 |
| Worst model year | — | 2004 |
| Best model year | — | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 18 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 25 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.7% | 16.7% |
Pontiac Fiero by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
90
55.2%
Brakes
22
13.5%
Electrical System
19
11.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
5.5%
Other & Unspecified
5
3.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
2.5%
Suspension
2
1.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
1.2%
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%