10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 36,256 miles
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There have been repeated failures with this automobile. The passlock anti-theft system often locks up the ignition, the headlamp and tail lamp assemblies have excessive moisture in them, causing the bulbs to burn out, the air conditioner fan motor shuts off, and the drivers seat is loose. These problems have repeatedly been reported to the dealers, and they have been unable or unwilling to repair them.
- Anderson, IN, USA
Poor manufacturing and quality of vehicle components.
- Marrero, LA, USA
The vehicles computer system malfunctioned. The warning lights for ABS brakes and anti theft would come on frequently. Finally the dealer replaced the computer control module.
- Naperville, IL, USA
There has been numerous problems with the brakes, they have been replaced every 20,000 miles. The cruise control has been fixed a few times and needs repair again. Now, the engine has started to consume oil and I have been told it needs replacement. The Malibu is a lemon of a car.
- Depere, WI, USA
5 different times, vehicle stalling in the middle of traffic causing exteme anxiety and stress, replace the PCM. Check engine light is on, due to cap cracked, replace fuel cap, clean code road test ok. Gas pedal loose, replace accel pedal shaft and bracket assembly
- Ripon, WI, USA
Vehicle experienced electrical problems.
- Collinsvile, IL, USA
Electrical system failed causing other components to malfunction.
- Wall, NJ, USA
Resistor failed. Nlm
- Carlsbad, CA, USA
While driving vehicle at 60 mph fender skirts fell off for no reason. Vehicle also experienceswiring problems which cause problems with ABS light.
- Louis Town, PA, USA
Vehicle has been serviced eight times for the electrical problems.
- Hilliard, OH, USA
- Portage, WI, USA