Dodge Lancer vs Subaru Baja
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 | Dodge Lancer | Subaru Baja |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 59 | 146 |
| Model years covered | 1985–2002 | 2003–2006 |
| Worst model year | — | 2003 |
| Best model year | — | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 13 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.9% | 16.4% |
Dodge Lancer by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
9
15.3%
Electrical System
8
13.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
11.9%
Lights
7
11.9%
Engine & Cooling
6
10.2%
Brakes
6
10.2%
Steering
3
5.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
5.1%
Subaru Baja by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
29
19.9%
Engine & Cooling
22
15.1%
Airbags
17
11.6%
Brakes
17
11.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
8.9%
Suspension
11
7.5%
Body & Structure
8
5.5%
Steering
7
4.8%