Ford Mountaineer vs Lexus GX460
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 Mountaineer | Lexus GX460 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 52 | 129 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2004 | 2010–2022 |
| Worst model year | — | 2010 |
| Best model year | — | 2011 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 15 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.6% | 16.3% |
Ford Mountaineer by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
19.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
7
13.5%
Tires
6
11.5%
Electrical System
4
7.7%
Suspension
4
7.7%
Brakes
3
5.8%
Body & Structure
3
5.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
3
5.8%
Lexus GX460 by year
What breaks
Airbags
39
30.2%
Brakes
17
13.2%
Suspension
13
10.1%
Engine & Cooling
6
4.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
4.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
4.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
4.7%
Other & Unspecified
5
3.9%