2004 Chevy Malibu Review

Name: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Price: 1001 USD
Rating: 4.7 (246 reviews)

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Pros

Balanced ride and handling characteristics, plenty of passenger and cargo space, ample safety and convenience features, innovative remote start feature.

Cons

Down on power compared to its competitors, lackluster interior, no manual transmission available.

What’s new

The midsize Malibu has been totally redesigned for 2004. It now rides on an entirely new vehicle platform and offers a more powerful V6 along with must-have safety features like side curtain airbags and adjustable pedals.

Edmunds says

Roomy, affordable and well equipped, the 2004 Malibu delivers excellent value.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$178/mo

$187/mo

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An Accord V6 for $5500 less

sunsete, 11/30/2005

2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

This car is bigger than it looks. Steering is silky smooth and silent. Good pickup when needed and excellent milage when driven prudently (36mpg city 44mpg hwy). Interior is built better than my office desk for bins clips and tables. Beautiful car I think; much better than all the other triangles and jellybeans running around out there. Headlights are outstanding, really light up the …

Poorly made

mcrogers07, 06/13/2016

2004 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

If you'll look at carcomplaints.com, you'll notice 195 people reported steering problems. I had an issue with my steering column, which rendered the car as though it was hydroplaning. I paid to get that repaired (because Chevy still refused to do a recall even with all of the complaints). My engine coolant sensor has crapped out, so that indicator comes on every time the car is started. …

355,000 mies and still a dream to drive!

Dansker1, 07/08/2015

2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

... pleasurable miles of driving:+)}}} This is my third review on this vehicle, did one in 2014.............just took in for 333,000 check up, all I can say it is amazing. Had oil gasket replaced three years ago for the first time, burns virtually no oil (most driving is highway). Has plenty of pep, but needs new shocks...........my chevy mechanics have asked me if I will sell this …

Economy plus great handling

tao, 03/23/2006

2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

After almost 3 years with this car, I am very pleased with it. I enjoy the handling and the zippy V-6, which gets over 30 mpg on the highway. It is chock-full of features, such as side- curtain airbags, all of which were much more expensive on import competitors.

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2004 Malibu Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$18,770
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$178/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Acceptable

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2004 Chevy Malibu Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Poorly made

355,000 mies and still a dream to drive!

Economy plus great handling

2004 Malibu Highlights

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Edmunds says

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

Most helpful consumer reviews

An Accord V6 for $5500 less

Poorly made

355,000 mies and still a dream to drive!

Economy plus great handling

2004 Malibu Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}