Ford F-450 SD vs Lexus ES350
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 | Ford F-450 SD | Lexus ES350 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 630 | 1,531 |
| Model years covered | 1991–2026 | 2007–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2002 | 2016 |
| Crashes reported | 18 | 198 |
| Fires reported | 29 | 11 |
| Injuries reported | 21 | 120 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.8% | 21.8% |
Ford F-450 SD by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
146
23.2%
Engine & Cooling
134
21.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
63
10.0%
Brakes
55
8.7%
Tires
46
7.3%
Electrical System
45
7.1%
Steering
33
5.2%
Body & Structure
14
2.2%
Lexus ES350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
806
52.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
214
14.0%
Body & Structure
78
5.1%
Other & Unspecified
69
4.5%
Electrical System
52
3.4%
Brakes
50
3.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
48
3.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
38
2.5%