Does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,000 miles.

Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has the most suspension complaints (92), compared with 26 for the 2006.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, 2% of all 1,115 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Malibu model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 68,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 26; 2% of 1,115
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 68,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Chevrolet Malibu suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 7, 2006, latest Aug 13, 2020.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2006 to Aug 2020; peak Jul 2009 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Malibu model year

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

200529 (3%)
200626 (2%)
200725 (3%)
200831 (3%)
200936 (2%)
201049 (4%)
201126 (3%)
201228 (3%)
201392 (11%)
201430 (9%)
20157 (3%)
201634 (4%)
201716 (2%)
201816 (2%)
20191 (1%)
20202 (1%)
20214 (4%)
20223 (3%)
20234 (6%)
20241 (3%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has the most suspension complaints (92), compared with 26 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.