2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 434 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx overview page.
What owners report
“FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR, THE RIGHT FRONT TURN LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO OUT. WE HAVE REPLACED THE BULB MANY TIMES. SOMETIMES IT WILL LAST A…”NHTSA complaint 10234495 — filed 07/16/2008
“I OWN A 2004 CHEVY MALIBU MAXX, WHICH HAS AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS. WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WORK IN AUTOMATIC MODE, EVERYTHING WORKS FINE. UNFORTUNATELY THE SOLAR SENSOR…”NHTSA complaint 10122190 — filed 05/26/2005
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Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx: 29 of 434 complaints on file (6.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx have in total?
434 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 26 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 20 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
