Freightliner Cascadia vs Mazda RX-8
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 | Freightliner Cascadia | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 402 | 1,004 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2026 | 2004–2011 |
| Worst model year | 2019 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 39 | 35 |
| Fires reported | 32 | 17 |
| Injuries reported | 33 | 30 |
| Deaths reported | 11 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 28.6% | 8.2% |
Freightliner Cascadia by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
73
18.2%
Electrical System
54
13.4%
Steering
46
11.4%
Brakes
46
11.4%
Engine & Cooling
29
7.2%
Other & Unspecified
22
5.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
21
5.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
4.7%
Mazda RX-8 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
238
23.7%
Engine & Cooling
194
19.3%
Airbags
116
11.6%
Steering
112
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
72
7.2%
Electrical System
47
4.7%
Other & Unspecified
36
3.6%
Body & Structure
34
3.4%