Audi S5 vs Plymouth Acclaim
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 S5 | Plymouth Acclaim |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 218 | 538 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2026 | 1988–1996 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 2012 | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 72 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 29 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 51 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.5% | 29% |
Audi S5 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
43
19.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
12.4%
Other & Unspecified
27
12.4%
Electrical System
26
11.9%
Engine & Cooling
25
11.5%
Airbags
25
11.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
10
4.6%
Steering
7
3.2%
Plymouth Acclaim by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
86
16.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
74
13.8%
Suspension
65
12.1%
Airbags
62
11.5%
Electrical System
43
8.0%
Seat Belts
32
5.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
29
5.4%
Brakes
22
4.1%