GEO Storm vs Lexus ES300
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 | GEO Storm | Lexus ES300 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 346 | 862 |
| Model years covered | 1990–1995 | 1992–2013 |
| Worst model year | — | 2002 |
| Best model year | — | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 77 | 212 |
| Fires reported | 5 | 28 |
| Injuries reported | 44 | 99 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 37% | 40.1% |
GEO Storm by year
What breaks
Electrical System
75
21.7%
Engine & Cooling
63
18.2%
Airbags
51
14.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
39
11.3%
Steering
24
6.9%
Seat Belts
16
4.6%
Other & Unspecified
12
3.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
3.2%
Lexus ES300 by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
151
17.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
122
14.2%
Engine & Cooling
92
10.7%
Airbags
73
8.5%
Electrical System
72
8.4%
Brakes
65
7.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
35
4.1%
Seat Belts
35
4.1%