Dodge Nitro 4X4 vs Lexus RX300
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 Nitro 4X4 | Lexus RX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 342 | 849 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2009 | 1998–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 1999 |
| Best model year | — | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 5 | 89 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 16 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 51 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5% | 18.4% |
Dodge Nitro 4X4 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
80
23.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
74
21.6%
Body & Structure
29
8.5%
Engine & Cooling
24
7.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
6.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
5.8%
Brakes
19
5.6%
Doors, Latches & Locks
12
3.5%
Lexus RX300 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
441
51.9%
Engine & Cooling
92
10.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
66
7.8%
Airbags
37
4.4%
Brakes
36
4.2%
Electrical System
28
3.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
17
2.0%
Seat Belts
16
1.9%