Does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 74 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 23% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 84,000 miles.

Which Chevrolet Malibu Maxx year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx has the most electrical complaints (74), compared with 74 for the 2005.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 74 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 23% of all 326 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 3 Malibu Maxx model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 9 fires. Median mileage at failure: 84,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 74; 23% of 326 complaints
All complaints this year: 326
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 9
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 84,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 23, 2005, latest Sep 20, 2019.

74 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q4 to 2019 Q3; peak 2011 Q3 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Malibu Maxx model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200574 (23%)
200635 (13%)
200710 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 74 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 23% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 84,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Malibu Maxx year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx has the most electrical complaints (74), compared with 74 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.