2003 Chevrolet Malibu engine problems
The 2003 Chevrolet Malibu has 91 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
91
Engine complaints
12%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE RPMS SUDDENLY INCREASED AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES. THE DRIVER HAD TO CRASH INTO A CURB IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu have?
NHTSA has 91 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu engine — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.