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2002 Chevrolet Malibu Base 4dr Sedan

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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Midsize
20 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy

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Top 5 Malibu Problems

According to the J. D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study ^SM, these are the five most commonly reported issues with this vehicle, based on feedback from verified owners after three years of ownership:

Brakes Are Noisy

Brakes Vibrate/Shudder

Tire Problem Uneven Wear

Brakes Do Not Have Enough Stopping Power

Wind Noise

Source: J. D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study ^SM
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Compared to other Entry Midsize Cars

Scores better than Average

Scores worse than Average

Other Entry Midsize Cars

16.9%

17.4%

Brakes Are Noisy

16.9% of 2002 Chevrolet Malibu owners surveyed reported this issue.
17.4% of all Entry Midsize Car owners complained overall.

8.7%

6.4%

Brakes Vibrate/Shudder

8.7% of 2002 Chevrolet Malibu owners surveyed reported this issue.
6.4% of all Entry Midsize Car owners complained overall.

8.2%

4.5%

Tire Problem Uneven Wear

8.2% of 2002 Chevrolet Malibu owners surveyed reported this issue.
4.5% of all Entry Midsize Car owners complained overall.

7.0%

3.1%

Brakes Do Not Have Enough Stopping Power

7.0% of 2002 Chevrolet Malibu owners surveyed reported this issue.
3.1% of all Entry Midsize Car owners complained overall.

6.8%

10.1%

Wind Noise

6.8% of 2002 Chevrolet Malibu owners surveyed reported this issue.
10.1% of all Entry Midsize Car owners complained overall.

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