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1998-1998 · 1 model year

. Malibu Problems by year

Owners have filed 1 complaints about the . Malibu across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the lights.

Most complaints for its age19981 complaint · 0 recallsSee the 1998
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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Malibu complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19981000Lights-

Most common Malibu problems

Latest Malibu complaints

1998 . MalibuLights

Headlights designed to come on automatically at night, however this design is not appropriate when entering certain military installations, causes visibility problems for guards.

Filed Exterior lightingNHTSA 524425

Questions about the . Malibu

Which . Malibu years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1998 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1998 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common . Malibu problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the lights (1) most often.

How many recalls does the . Malibu have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any . Malibu model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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