Dodge Magnum vs Mazda 626
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 Magnum | Mazda 626 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,580 | 3,877 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2009 | 1983–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 79 | 244 |
| Fires reported | 22 | 65 |
| Injuries reported | 56 | 201 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.1% | 13.3% |
Dodge Magnum by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
263
16.6%
Engine & Cooling
261
16.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
238
15.1%
Airbags
221
14.0%
Electrical System
161
10.2%
Steering
80
5.1%
Suspension
65
4.1%
Tires
44
2.8%
Mazda 626 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
2,056
53.0%
Engine & Cooling
392
10.1%
Airbags
235
6.1%
Electrical System
197
5.1%
Brakes
167
4.3%
Seat Belts
154
4.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
81
2.1%
Other & Unspecified
76
2.0%