2004 Chevrolet Malibu Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, 1% of the 1,147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased this vehicle in 2006 with 17,000 miles at the carmax superstore in naperville illinois and have had several serious issues since. The leaking sunroof with the innumerable failed attempts at repair. The leak has never been resolved and I have resorted to covering the vehicle with a tarp during inclement weather. The constant clicking noise in the steering when moving the steering wheel back and forth and the severe stiffness in the steering wheel when curb side parking between parked vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510778, filed 2013-05, 82,600 miles“The vehicle pulls to the left. The dealer repaired the vehicle. Currently, it pulls to the right. The vehicle was serviced on four occasions. About two miles from the dealer the vehicle pulled to the left. The consumer corrected the problem with the steering wheel. The dealer shifted the tires, then it seemed to pull to the right. The rear view mirror cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #10118873, filed 2005-05, 182 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the windshield transmission wiper linkage bushing failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the rear passenger side tail lights failed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact also stated that removing the key from the ignition was difficult at times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10824874, filed 2016-02, 53,000 miles“The contact stated the defogger system pulls air from outside of the vehicle. While driving in congested traffic, the polluted air from the other vehicles is pulled inside the contact's vehicle. The dealership has been informed.”
NHTSA complaint #10157822, filed 2006-05, 9,000 miles“Rear window of vehicle apparently broken by trunk lid opening too far. Trunk lid opened too far due to two rubber trunk lid stops had both previously fallen from their designed location. Chevrolet dealer states these parts were a problem and are no longer available-new parts have been designed and will cost approximately $100 if purchased.”
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 7% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 15 | 2% |
| 2015 | 14 | 5% |
| 2014 | 21 | 6% |
| 2013 | 40 | 5% |
| 2012 | 31 | 3% |
| 2011 | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 | 24 | 2% |
| 2009 | 23 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 2% |
| 2001 | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 1% |
| 1999 | 29 | 4% |
| 1998 | 63 | 6% |
| 1997 | 43 | 10% |
| 1980 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
798 complaintsElectrical system
151 complaintsExterior lighting
84 complaintsSeats
69 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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