Acura RSX vs Mazda MAZDA5
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Acura RSX | Mazda MAZDA5 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 214 | 535 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2008 | 2006–2016 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2003 | 2014 |
| Crashes reported | 29 | 45 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 24 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21% | 15.5% |
Acura RSX by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
44
20.6%
Airbags
33
15.4%
Engine & Cooling
26
12.1%
Suspension
21
9.8%
Brakes
13
6.1%
Lights
11
5.1%
Body & Structure
10
4.7%
Electrical System
9
4.2%
Mazda MAZDA5 by year
What breaks
Steering
102
19.1%
Tires
60
11.2%
Suspension
59
11.0%
Engine & Cooling
44
8.2%
Brakes
40
7.5%
Body & Structure
36
6.7%
Electrical System
25
4.7%
Airbags
25
4.7%