Audi 5000 vs Acura RLX
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 | Audi 5000 | Acura RLX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 73 | 177 |
| Model years covered | 1980–1988 | 2014–2020 |
| Worst model year | — | 2014 |
| Best model year | — | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 34.2% | 5.6% |
Audi 5000 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
16
21.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
11
15.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
12.3%
Electrical System
8
11.0%
Steering
7
9.6%
Brakes
5
6.8%
Engine & Cooling
4
5.5%
Body & Structure
3
4.1%
Acura RLX by year
What breaks
Steering
59
33.3%
Suspension
23
13.0%
Electrical System
14
7.9%
Engine & Cooling
13
7.3%
Stability & Traction Control
13
7.3%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
12
6.8%
Wheels
7
4.0%
Other & Unspecified
7
4.0%