Chevrolet Malibu Classic problems by year
267 complaints across 2 model years, 2004–2005. 2004 draws the most at 144; 2005 the fewest at 123.
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Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold as much as how reliable they were. A popular model year will always look worse than a rare one. Compare the dominant failure system between years rather than the raw totals.