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Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 and Chevrolet Malibu Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 23800 miles driven2016 Audi A6 / S6
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  36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 23800 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 46200 miles driven2014 Audi A6 / S6 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 46200 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 57100 miles driven

Includes A7 / S7.2013		 Audi A6 / S6 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 57100 miles driven

Includes A7 / S7.
40 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 63600 miles driven

First year of the C7 A6. Includes A7. Has required more repairs recently.2012		 Audi A6
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  40 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 63600 miles driven

First year of the C7 A6. Includes A7. Has required more repairs recently.

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Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 and Chevrolet Malibu reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Audi A6 / S6 / RS6s and Chevrolet Malibus with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Audi A6 / S6 / RS6s and Chevrolet Malibus that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 and Chevrolet Malibu lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 and Chevrolet Malibu have been recently.

To see how frequently Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 and Chevrolet Malibu problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Audi A6 / S6 / RS6

Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Best styling/design in the car business. Looks much better than M-B & BMW, and performs on par (or better) than their equivalent models. see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The Audi brand is perceived as being cool and understated beauty, and most importantly it is different enough to not be classified as an aggressive driver that cuts people off. ie. BMW see full Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 A best buy for several years, several consumer mags see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 It has gotten good reviews. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The Malibu received several car of the year awards for this model year and that influenced our decision. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007 4dr Sedan 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I have been a Chevy lover all my life. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
Chevrolet Malibu Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Chevy does not have a strong identity in the market due to many duds over the years. Hopefully that will change. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 On 18% of Chevy owners have a degree; no snob appeal at all but it is a very economical car to drive and looks great! see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 This is a issue which GM seems to be working on. But the negative aspect is very present in conversations. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The overall reputation of the parent brand is poor, affecting resale value. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Unfortunately, this car is a GM! GM has not been known to make good cars. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2004 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 GM known for certain reliability issues on the Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review