Chevrolet Cobalt SS vs Lexus ES300
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 | Chevrolet Cobalt SS | Lexus ES300 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 353 | 862 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2010 | 1992–2013 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 212 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 28 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 99 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.6% | 40.1% |
Chevrolet Cobalt SS by year
What breaks
Brakes
252
71.4%
Electrical System
16
4.5%
Airbags
14
4.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
4.0%
Engine & Cooling
11
3.1%
Steering
9
2.5%
Other & Unspecified
7
2.0%
Seat Belts
5
1.4%
Lexus ES300 by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
151
17.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
122
14.2%
Engine & Cooling
92
10.7%
Airbags
73
8.5%
Electrical System
72
8.4%
Brakes
65
7.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
35
4.1%
Seat Belts
35
4.1%