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Mazda Mazda6 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    
59 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 28100 miles driven2016 Mazda Mazda6
[?] see reported repairs
  59 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 28100 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 44100 miles driven2015 Mazda Mazda6
[?] see reported repairs
  35 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 44100 miles driven
40 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 54400 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Past common problems with door weatherstripping, infotainment system. 2014		 Mazda Mazda6
[?] see reported repairs
  40 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 54400 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Past common problems with door weatherstripping, infotainment system.

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Mazda Mazda6 and Chevrolet Malibu reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Mazda Mazda6s and Chevrolet Malibus with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Mazda Mazda6s 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 Mazda Mazda6 and Chevrolet Malibu lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mazda Mazda6 and Chevrolet Malibu have been recently.

To see how frequently Mazda Mazda6 and Chevrolet Malibu problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mazda Mazda6

Mazda Mazda6 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Mazda tied with Subaru for second place in 2013 Consumer Reports Best Car Brands, behind Lexus. Great driving a car brand not everyone has but is still known for quality and a great driving experience. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2008 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Well screwed together - quality see full Mazda Mazda6 review
Mazda Mazda6 Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 the previous model of mazda6 was looking like 10 years older than camry, altima or accord, it was smaller too, mazda never was something bigger than marginal car producer under the ford management see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2003 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Considered low-mid class and low resale values. see full Mazda Mazda6 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