2006 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problems
NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, 8% of all 1,115 complaints for this model year. That is #12 highest engine complaint count among 21 Malibu model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 100,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 88
- 8% of 1,115
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 100,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2006 Chevrolet Malibu engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 11, 2006, latest Sep 18, 2023.
Engine recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Malibu model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles.
- Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu has the most engine complaints (373), compared with 88 for the 2006.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.