Does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have engine problems?

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 110,746 miles.

Which Chevrolet Malibu Maxx year has the most engine complaints?

The 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx has the most engine complaints (16), compared with 16 for the 2006.

Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Engine Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 6% of all 270 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 3 Malibu Maxx model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 110,746 miles.

Engine complaints: 16; 6% of 270 complaints
All complaints this year: 270
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 110,746 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 7, 2010, latest Mar 11, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2010 to Mar 2025; peak May 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Malibu Maxx model year

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

200514 (4%)
200616 (6%)
20072 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have engine problems?: NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 110,746 miles.
Which Chevrolet Malibu Maxx year has the most engine complaints?: The 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx has the most engine complaints (16), compared with 16 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.